The national occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools (STL NOS) were approved in June 2007. The new standards replace the national occupational standards for teaching and classroom assistants and cover a much broader range of roles and responsibilities. Although the STL NOS apply across the UK, these guidance materials only apply to England.

This guidance is designed to help you understand and use the new standards to support a range of training and development activities. The guidance will be updated as things change over time. Please check the website for the latest information when you want to use the STL NOS.

The principles for using the national occupational standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools can be transferred to any set of national occupational standards.