Learning Support FdA

**Overview**If you’re ready to take your teaching career to the next level, we’ve got the perfect qualification to put you on the right track.This Foundation degree (FdA) in Learning Support is for current and aspiring teaching assistants who want to get professional recognition with a university-level qualification.We know you’re busy in the classroom, so we’ve made it simple to complete your studies alongside your job. You can study at one of our partner colleges in Alton, Chichester, Havant,... READ MORE

**Overview**If you’re ready to take your teaching career to the next level, we’ve got the perfect qualification to put you on the right track.This Foundation degree (FdA) in Learning Support is for current and aspiring teaching assistants who want to get professional recognition with a university-level qualification.We know you’re busy in the classroom, so we’ve made it simple to complete your studies alongside your job. You can study at one of our partner colleges in Alton, Chichester, Havant, Waterlooville, Eastleigh, the Isle of Wight, Gosport, Southampton, or Stanmore.After the course, you'll be more effective in your current role. You could also go on to do a Bachelor's degree such as our BA (Hons) Education Studies or use your Foundation degree do courses that lead to Qualified Teacher Status.**What you'll experience**On this Learning Support course, you’ll:- Study alongside your existing learning support role, whether you’re in a general or special educational needs setting, in a school, college or other educational institution- Be taught by staff with heaps of experience, using dynamic and relevant teaching methods to help you get the most out of your studies- Learn in supportive study groups, alongside other teaching assistants from different educational backgrounds- Discover practical ways to take the knowledge and skills you learn in our classroom back to yoursWherever you choose to study, you’ll be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have access to all of our facilities and support.**Careers and opportunities**Completing this Foundation degree opens up many career options.What can you do with a Learning Support FdA?You could progress to a relevant Bachelor's degree, such as BA (Hons) Education Studies. You could also do a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, School Centred Initial Teacher Training Programme (SCITT) or the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), all of which can lead to Qualified Teacher Status.After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.