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FdEd Specialist Teaching Assistant: Social and Emotional Wellbeing (subject to validation)

Develop the skills and knowledge to support and enhance learner experiences.

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Course Information

Course Type

Degree Level

Subject Area

Education

Type
Full-time and Part-time

UCAS Code
X735

Institution Code
G80

Credit Level
5

Credit Value
240

Start Date
09/2025

End Date
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Tuition Fee
£999

Exam Fee
£999

Duration
2 Years

Course Leader
{Name of CL}

Study Mode

Location
University Centre - Grimsby

Curriculum Area

Attendance Days

Attendance

About this course

The broad purpose of a specialist teaching assistant is to support the education of learners by providing support. Specialist teaching assistants plan, implement, and adapt activities in order to advance learning. They draw on research to develop a critical understanding of their specialist area. They establish relationships with learners, families, other professionals and external agencies to support the education of the learners they work with. They contribute to developing a sense of inclusion and belonging for the benefit of the learners within the communities that they serve.

They draw on their specialism to contribute to the evaluation of learning and assessment activities and sustainability in their educational context. Specialist teaching assistants both reflect on their own practices and support the training and development of others within their chosen specialist area.

Social and emotional well-being specialist teaching assistants support the implementation of policy, processes, and procedures in this area. They will focus on learners’ social and emotional well-being to advance learning.

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What you Will Learn

Level 4

  • Study Skills
  • Supporting and Enhancing Learning (Placement Preparation)
  • Learning and Development
  • Legislation, Policy and Practice
  • Society and Education
  • Working with Professionals and Family
  • Supporting Learning (Work Based Learning)

Level 5

  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing
  • Leading a Project
  • Advocacy, Communication, and Support
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing Project
  • Being a Specialist / Work Based Learning

Entry Requirements

Standard Offer:

The successful candidate will require 80 UCAS points or equivalent Level 3 or 60 Access-to-HE Credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3). Applicants are required to hold English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4.

The successful candidate will work within a school that is willing to use the setting as a placement or evidence an equivalent of 20 hours of work placement.

Learning & Teaching Methods

Teaching and learning is conducted via hybrid learning. The programme combines online and in-person education/remote, with one evening session per module per week. The course is structured into 8-week trimesters featuring online components such as pre-recorded lectures, readings, and interactive activities available at the start of each week. Evening sessions focus on interactive discussions, collaborative projects, and hands-on activities.  Formative assessments, including assignment plans, sections of work, and presentations, provide ongoing feedback, while summative assessments like essays, reflections, presentations and major projects evaluate overall understanding. Support is provided through a named tutor at one of our locations available at set times and well-being resources. This approach ensures a flexible, engaging, and supportive learning environment, blending structured online content with dynamic in-person interactions.

Programme Benefits

This programme allows people to study in their own time each week and attend remotely for support and guidance during the evening.   The method of delivery to all students on the course is distinctive with learning conducted using a variety of methods.  Students will be expected to complete work set whilst modules are running.  This work can be done at any time during the week.  There will be weekly online sessions where the module leader will deliver to all the participants on the module.  Finally, there will be an allocated programme lead who will provide support in your local college or remotely should you have any concerns.

How to Apply

We try to keep the application process as simple as possible, but it’s important that you apply as soon as you’ve chosen your course so that we can arrange your interview and get you started on the admissions process.

  • Decide what course you want to study and apply online
  • You will be given an interview date and time
  • Attend your interview

What Next?

After study is completed, aside from work within the sector there are opportunities to top up in a range of related degrees or, for some, to consider applying to other institutions to enter their teaching degree programmes.

A range of top-up degrees are available at TEC Partnership.

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