








Available for Clearing 2025
**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 ...
**Overview**<br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>When you graduate, youll 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.<br/><br/>This course isnt currently open to international students outside the EU.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your teaching assistant skills by exploring how best to support learners across key subject areas such as literacy and numeracy<br/><br/><br/>- 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<br/><br/><br/>- 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<br/><br/><br/>- Be taught by expert staff with extensive experience, using dynamic and relevant teaching methods to help you get the most out of your studies<br/><br/><br/>- Study alongside your job at one of our partner colleges: South Hampshire College Group - Eastleigh Campus (full time only) or Isle of Wight College (full time only)<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>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.<br/><br/>**What can you do with a Learning Support FdA?**<br/>After the course, youll have a university-level qualification thats recognised in the primary school sector.<br/><br/>Youll stand out as a learning support professional with the skills to work in:<br/><br/><br/>- primary learning support<br/><br/><br/>- higher level teaching assistance (HLTA)<br/><br/><br/>- learning mentorship<br/><br/><br/>- family support<br/><br/><br/>- behaviour management<br/><br/><br/>Alternatively, you could go on to do a Bachelors degree such as our BA (Hons) Education Studies (Top-Up).<br/><br/>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).
Portsmouth offers accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 22nd September.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
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Portsmouth offers accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 22nd September.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 7th August. Priority Clearing applicants will jump the queue on Results Day, get exclusive Clearing updates, invites to Portsmouth Prepare for Clearing Webinars and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the open day, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Isle of Wight College
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
X302
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
2 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics.
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