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**Overview**If you’re currently working in learning support – such as in a teaching assistant role – and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, our Foundation degree (FdA) in Learning Support will put you on the right track.As a learning support professional, you play an invaluable role in enabling children to realise what they’re capable of. Your experience is excellent groundwork from which to develop greater educational support expertise, or even to move towards becoming a
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**Overview**If you’re currently working in learning support – such as in a teaching assistant role – and you’re ready to take the next step in your career, our Foundation degree (FdA) in Learning Support will put you on the right track.As a learning support professional, you play an invaluable role in enabling children to realise what they’re capable of. Your experience is excellent groundwork from which to develop greater educational support expertise, or even to move towards becoming a teacher. We know you’re busy in the classroom, so we’ve made it simple to complete your studies alongside your job by studying at one of our partner colleges. Whichever you choose, you’ll be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so you’ll have access to all of our facilities and support.When you graduate, you'll have new skills and insight to bring to your learning support role. You could also use your foundation degree to access further study that leads to Qualified Teacher Status.This course isn't currently open to international students outside the EU.- Develop your teaching assistant skills by exploring how best to support learners across key subject areas such as literacy and numeracy- Discover how to support children with a range of needs, including those with special educational needs and disability (SEND) and social, emotional and mental health difficulties- Learn in supportive study groups, alongside other teaching assistants from different educational backgrounds, and find out how to take the knowledge and skills you learn in our classroom back to yours- Be taught by expert staff with extensive experience, using dynamic and relevant teaching methods to help you get the most out of your studies- Study alongside your job at one of our partner colleges: Eastleigh College (full time only), Isle of Wight College (full time only) or St Vincent College (part time only)**Careers and opportunities**This Learning Support Foundation degree (FdA) will enrich your classroom experience with the education theory, best practice approaches and professional recognition you need to best support children in an assisting role, or to progress on a new career path towards becoming a teacher.**What can you do with a Learning Support FdA?**After the course, you'll have a university-level qualification that's recognised in the primary school sector.You'll stand out as a learning support professional with the skills to work in:- primary learning support- higher level teaching assistance (HLTA)- learning mentorship- family support- behaviour managementAlternatively, you could go on to do a Bachelor's degree such as our BA (Hons) Education Studies (Top-Up).Once you have a full Bachelors degree, you could then progress on to courses that enable you to earn Qualified Teacher Status, such as a PGCE Primary or a School Centred Initial Teacher Training Programme (SCITT).
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£17,200
per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Based in the heart of the UK's only island city, the University of Portsmouth is committed to giving every student a life-changing experience. Outstanding teaching and wide-ranging support make for a lively community where students develop skills and confidence for a rewarding life.
Portsmouth’s commitment to students’ future careers is impressive. The latest statistics show 94% of graduates in work or further study. The university achieved a top 10 ranking for career prospects in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022.
Students at Portsmouth will be able to access a broad range of degrees, across subjects including business, creative and cultural industries, humanities, law, sciences, social sciences, and technology. Each course at the university reflects its commitments to students’ future career success.