PDA Education Support Assistance (Level 6)

PDA (Professional Development Award) - Glasgow Clyde College

Course overview

Professional Development Award (PDA) Education Support Assistance at SCQF Level 6 is designed to develop and enhance your knowledge and skills if you are wishing to work with, or already working with, children and young people in an education setting. This qualification meets the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) requirements for a Support Worker in a Day Care of Children Service.

Course description

This PDA Education Support Assistance course may also suit returning learners who want to supplement existing qualifications by gaining some experience working with children before going on to further study at HNC or degree level in Childcare, Additional Support Needs (ASN) or Primary Teaching, or who wish to seek employment as an education support assistant.

Course content

Development of children and young people in an education setting
Supporting the behaviour of children and young people in an education setting
Supporting children and young people who require additional support for learning
Protecting and promoting the rights of the child
Introduction to Basic First Aid
Understanding professional practice in in an edcation setting
Developing professional practice in an education setting
Work experience in a primary or secondary school, or in an ASN setting.

Attendance

Two days (Wednesday and Thursday) per week.

To start in Block One, you will attend classes at Langside Campus on Wednesday and Thursday.

Then in Blocks Two and Three, you will attend classes at Langside Campus on Thursday and on Wednesday, you will be on placement in an educational setting.

Entry requirements

A mature attitude and a willingness to learn
An ability to work with others as part of a team
An interest in working with children and young people
Commitment to study at Higher Level is required
Applications are also invited from those without formal qualifications but who have relevant life and/or work experience.

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