Teaching and Learning Support

Working directly with learners in the education sector can be a genuinely rewarding and life-affirming experience. By studying for our Foundation Degree Teaching and Learning Support, you can fast track your career aspirations to secure a more senior role within the industry.

Whether you’re new to this sector or you’ve already embarked on your chosen career path, this two-year degree course develops the skills and qualities needed to progress into roles such as School Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Pastoral Officer and Family Support Worker. As well as transitioning directly into work, successful graduates can also progress onto our one-year top-up programme to gain an honours degree and further enhance their career prospects.

Course Modules

Modules at level 4

Module title Code Credits Optional

Curriculum Studies SM4MD162 20 No

Professional Partnerships Within Education SM4MD163 20 No

Assessment Design and Planning SM4MD164 20 No

Learning Theories SM4MD165 20 No

Foundations of Inclusive Practice SM4MD166 20 No

Academic Skills Health and Education SM4MD200 20 No

Modules at level 5

Module title Code Credits Optional

Work Based Learning SM5MD219 20 No

Innovation and Creativity SM5MD220 20 No

Beyond Behaviour SM5MD221 20 No

Technological Innovation SM5MD222 20 No

Safeguarding SM5MD223 20 No

Send Strategies and Approaches SM5MD224 20 Yes

Send Impact of Contemporary Send Approaches on Inclusion SM5MD225 20 Yes

https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/course/sm1he119