• Supporting the Development of Children/Young People
• Supporting the Behaviour of Children/Young People
• Supporting Children and Young People in an Education Setting
• Supporting Children and Young People who require Additional Support
• Professional Practice
• Two other options

Work Experience

Students will undertake a work placement in a primary school for the equivalent of one day per week. Those who are already in employment as assistants within schools will use their own settings as their "workplace".

Two Years Part-time – One evening per week

• 3 Standard Grades including English at Grade 3 or above or equivalent
• Students must also be accepted as a PVG scheme member through the College system. Placements cannot be started without this (see Disclosure Scotland for more information about the Protection of Vulnerable Groups)

• HNC Additional Support Needs: Supporting the Individual (depending on previous qualifications)
• HNC Early Education and Childcare (depending on previous qualifications)

Education Support Assistant

Applicants should have their funding in place prior to the start of the course. An Individual Learning Account may be used towards funding the course.