ProQual Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
This is the ProQual Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, an advanced qualification for experienced professionals working in educational settings. The course is designed to develop specialist knowledge and practical skills for supporting teaching and learning at a higher level within schools and colleges. Its purpose is to equip learners with the expertise to take on senior support roles, contribute to curriculum planning, and work effectively with teachers to enhance student outcomes. This qualification is Ofqual-regulated, confirming it meets rigorous government standards for quality and consistency in vocational education.
The benefits of achieving this regulated diploma are substantial for both individuals and employers. Learners gain a nationally recognised credential demonstrating advanced competence to schools, academies, and educational organisations across the UK and internationally. They develop mastery in understanding legislative frameworks, leadership theories, and effective team working within educational environments. The course enhances professional credibility for those seeking career progression into Higher Level Teaching Assistant roles, learning support coordination, or inclusion management positions.
Throughout the programme, participants will learn study skills for research and presenting findings in appropriate formats for academic work. They will understand the current legislative framework for employment rights, safeguarding, and supporting pupils in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice. The course covers leadership and management styles, effective team working, and the purpose of professional supervision in educational settings. Learners will master class management techniques, behaviour management strategies, and how to organise the learning environment safely. They will understand child development theories, the impact of transitions, and how to support programmes that promote children’s development.
Course Overview
Awarding Body
ProQual
Duration
4 to 6 months
Study Mood
Online
Assessment
Assignments Based
Course Study Units
Mandatory Units
- Study Skills, level 3
- Legal requirements/legislation, level 4
- Leadership and management, level 4
- Class management and managing behaviour, level 4
- Understanding child development and how children learn, level 4
- Working in partnership, level 4
- Support programmes that promote children’s development, level 4
- Understanding lesson plans and schemes of work, level 4
- Reflecting, reviewing and evaluating own practice, level 4
Optional Units
- Learning mentor role, level 4
- Family support worker role, level 4
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, level 4
- Developing and delivering own lesson plans, level 4
- Speech language and communication, level 3
- Use of technology, level 4
- Social, emotional and mental health in children and young people, level 4
Entry Requirements
Who Can Enroll
This qualification is designed for experienced professionals seeking senior roles in educational support.
- Experienced teaching assistants
- Learning support assistants
- SEN support workers
- Classroom support staff
- Aspiring senior teaching assistants
- Learning support coordinators in training
- Professionals committed to educational excellence
Course Learning Outcomes
Study Skills
- Understand how to complete research for a specific topic/subject and present findings in an appropriate format
- Understand how to edit a piece of work to fit an assignment brief
- Understand how to prepare and present a report
Legal Requirements/Legislation
- Understand the current legislative framework for Employment Rights in the home nation
- Understand the current legislative framework for safeguarding and welfare requirements for Early Years Foundation Stage, Child Protection and Looked After Children
- Understand how to support pupils in accordance with the Special Educational Needs Disability (SEND) Code of Practice
- Understand the policies and procedures relating to information gathering and monitoring, E-safety in the work setting
- Understand the requirements of, and how to prepare for, an Ofsted inspection
Leadership and Management
- Understand the different styles/theories of leadership and management
- Understand effective team working, including team development and dealing with conflict
- Be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues within the work setting
- Understand the purpose of professional supervision
Class Management and Managing Behaviour
- Understand how group dynamics and social organisation affect the learning process
- Understand how to effectively use behaviour management strategies to promote positive behavior
- Be able to supervise pupils effectively in line with setting’s behaviour policies and procedures
- Be able to organise and safely manage the learning environment
Understanding Child Development and How Children Learn
- Understand the expected pattern of development and the factors that can have an impact on this pattern
- Understand theories of development and theoretical perspectives of children’s development and how they influence current practice
- Understand the possible effects transitions and significant events can have on children’s development
Working in Partnership
- Understand partnership working
- Understand multi-agency working
Support Programmes that Promote Children’s Development
- Understand different observation, evaluation and assessment methods used within their setting
- Understand how to evaluate pupil’s progress through a range of assessment activities
- Understand the effectiveness of programmes that support children’s development, including children requiring additional support
Understanding Lesson Plans and Schemes of Work
- Understand the planning format/scheme of work used in work setting and how it relates to the national curriculum
- Be able to use teachers’ long/medium/short planning for lesson plan/learning activities and understand the importance of including all children in learning activities (e.g. SEN, gifted and talented)
- Be able to select and prepare resources to support the delivery of the lesson plan/learning activity
- Understand the marking scheme used in the work setting and relevant record keeping
Reflecting, Reviewing and Evaluating Own Practice
- Understand what professional development is
- Be able to reflect on their own practice
- Be able to use reflective practice to plan professional development
- Be able to improve practice through reflection and professional development
Learning Mentor Role
- Understand the role of learning mentor
- Be able to support children and young people to achieve identified targets
- Be able to develop and support a nurture group within their setting
- Understand and be able to provide support for teaching staff to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
Family Support Worker Role
- Understand the role of the parent/family support worker
- Be able to work with parents effectively to improve outcomes for children and young people
- Understand the principles of working with a group of parents and be able to work effectively in a group environment
- Be able to work in partnership with school staff, parents and external professionals/agencies to create action plans to address attendance and/or behavioural issues
- Understand and be able to reflect on current practice and identify areas of strength and areas for development
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Understand the current legislation both nationally and in the work setting
- Understand SEN and the impact on the child, family and schools
- Demonstrate practice of working with SEN children including understanding and delivering of guidance from other professionals
Developing and Delivering Own Lesson Plans
- Be able to construct own scheme of work and lesson plans
- Be able to implement own lesson plans
- Be able to evaluate delivery of own lesson plan
- Understand Bloom’s Taxonomy
Speech, Language and Communication
- Understand the various skills needed to communicate
- Understand the typical stages of language and communication development
- Understand and implement strategies to support children with speech, language and communication difficulties
Use of Technology
- Understand current legislation, policies and procedures that deal with E-safety and the impact on children and young people
- Understand the variety of technology that is available and what is suitable for educational settings
- Be able to use technology to deliver a lesson plan and improve visual displays
Social, Emotional and Mental Health in Children and Young People
- Understand current legislation, policies and procedures that deal with children’s and young people’s mental health
- Understand mental health and well-being in children
- Understand how to support children in an educational setting with mental health issues
