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Typically, Learning Support Educators do not work with students during the summer months unless they opt to continue working at a summer school or have a special arrangement with the pupil’s parents.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Qualifications required will vary according to grade. Preference is given to candidates in possession of a qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher in Inclusive Education. These candidates would be eligible for the grade of Learning Support Assistant III.
In the absence of applications from eligible candidates or in the absence of successful candidates in possession of a qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher, eligibility is extended to candidates in possession of a qualification at MQF Level 5 (Diploma) in Facilitating Inclusive Education. These candidates would be eligible for the grade of Learning Support Educator II. Training programmes include:
• Higher Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education (MCAST) (MQF Level 5)
• Diploma in Facilitating Inclusive Education (University of Malta) (MQF Level 5)
In the absence of applications from eligible candidates or in the absence of successful candidates in possession of qualification at MQF Level 5 (Diploma), eligibility would then be extended to candidates in possession of a qualification at certificate level in Facilitating
Inclusive Education. These candidates would be eligible for the grade of Learning Support Educator I.
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Additionally, Learning Support Educators require a clean Police Conduct Certificate.
Entry requirements for Independent Schools may vary.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Typically, Learning Support Educators are expected to have:
• Knowledge of national curriculum and how it can be adapted to pupils with
individual educational needs
• Knowledge of classroom rules and
regulations
• Knowledge of children’s regular and
irregular development
• Knowledge of different ways of learning and
assessing
• Knowledge of code of ethics in education
• Knowledge of quality standards in education
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of how to manage relationships
with parents
Number of employees (2017)
2,348
Share of foreigners (2017)
1%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+9%
Median Pay (per annum)
€13,200
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