Program Overview

What makes Teaching and Learning with the University of Worcester special?

Our Teaching and Learning Foundation Degree has been specifically developed for those working in education support roles. The programme will enhance your teaching knowledge and skills while you continue to work in your current role.

Teaching assistants and other education support roles play a crucial part in the educational, social and emotional wellbeing of children. We've developed this FdA to offer you fresh insights and expertise on your journey to become a teaching assistant.

Based in the South West, this programme is run by the

Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning

Key features

• Based in Somerset, this programme is not taught at our Worcester campus
• Opportunities to develop key skills to prepare for further study and/or employment and lifelong learning, in addition to support for promotion in professional roles
• The foundation degree is a significant step towards acquiring a full honours degree in the future, with top-up options available in Worcester and the South West
• The full honours degree then opens up the possibility of a route in to teaching via a PGCE or the School Direct programme
• A golden opportunity for those working or interested in working in an educational support role to enhance their skills and expertise