PDA EDUCATION SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FULL TIME
This course is for those who wish to work as a pupil support worker in a nursery/primary/secondary or additional support needs setting.
Maggie Law speaks about her childcare journey in this video
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What the course includes
The course includes:
- Child development to support knowledge and understanding of all aspects of development for children and young people, pre-birth to 18.
- Children and young people with additional support needs, investigating different needs and appropriate resources to support children’s development
- Developing knowledge and understanding of how to support behaviour in children and young people
- Rights and entitlements, which includes safeguarding of children and young people and the policies that need to be followed
- Practical units including play, placement and outdoor learning.
Why choose this course
You will have the chance to gain work experience through a placement in an educational setting working as a pupil support worker; to work in our purpose-built playroom and outdoor classroom; and to attend our children and young people’s services conference.
This will help you learn about the initiatives and services that support children and young people.
I have always wanted to work with children and this course has helped me to become more adaptable and to always have a plan B because if you are working with children you need to be ready to change pan at a moments notice.
Louise Brady, PDA Education Support Assistant
I have found the course extremely interesting so far and I look forward to continuing and learning more at West Lothian College
Lasma Ozola, PDA Education Support Assistance
Entry requirements
- Formal qualifications are not a requirement as we welcome applications from people with relevant life and work experience. Entry to the course will be dependent on successfully passing a written and numeracy test.
An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland application is required. This will be carried out with the college if a place is offered.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
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Where it leads
Education: HNC childhood practice, or other HNC level courses at West Lothian College.
Employment: Registration at support worker level in the childhood practice sector.
Interview arrangements
If we invite you for an interview, plan to be in college for around two hours. The interview consists of:
- Course information
- Interview
- Short written and numeracy task
Please bring evidence of any qualifications and/or any employment references.
Fees, Finance & Funding
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more.
Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.