Description

Further Information

Who is it for?

This Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools is a competence-based qualification for learners 16+ who are interested in working in the following roles:

• teaching assistant

• classroom assistant

• learning support assistant

• additional needs assistant

• pastoral/welfare support assistant

• bilingual support assistant

• foundation stage assistant

• other site staff including administrators within a school or a college.

The qualification provides comprehensive coverage of the knowledge and skills to support teaching effectively and is suited for both the beginners and people with experience who already work within an educational facility.

Nevertheless, it is important to note that in order to complete this qualification, students will have to be employed in a school or college. This could be a full-time position or a voluntary position of one or two mornings, afternoons or days per week.

This is because apart from a knowledge-based assessment that will be carried out via a remote professional discussion with one of the LearnQual’s assessors, the candidates will also be required to compile a portfolio of evidence of their practical work that must be signed off by a qualified teacher who works side by side with the candidate.

The Level 2 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools is ideal for those who:

• already work in a learning support position in schools and wish to further develop skills and knowledge and / or obtain a formal qualification

YOU DO NOT NEED ANY EXISTING QUALIFICATIONS TO TAKE THIS ONE.

Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements, although you cannot complete this course unless you have a suitable placement for collecting your practical evidence for the portfolio. This placement could be full time, part time or voluntary.

Course duration

You will be registered for a one-year period but as the course is self-study, you can complete it as quickly as you like and can start at any time.

What's in the course?

The course is 100% online. Students work through 5 high quality e-learning packages on our LearnHub that help provide the required knowledge.  Learners will complete 11 units of study in total as listed below:

• Unit 1: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people

• Unit 2: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults

• Unit 3: Child and young person development

• Unit 4: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

• Unit 5: Schools and organisations

• Unit 6: Supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour

• Unit 7: Supporting the health and safety of children and young people

• Unit 8: Supporting learning activities

• Unit 9: Improving own and team practice

• Unit 10: Providing displays in schools

Our online modules are packed with information about the profession, industry requirements, legislations, techniques and more but most importantly provide numerous exercises. They are designed so that you are completely ready to successfully complete your assignments, and for a successful career.

How do the assessments work?

There is no requirement to write long essays. There are two types of assessment:

• Knowledge-based assessment – remote professional discussion at the end of the course. This is with one of our experienced assessors in the form of a conversation where they will check your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

• Practical skills assessment – portfolio of evidence signed by a workplace supervisor (students will need to have a placement in a school or educational setting in which to gather evidence of skills and learning). This may mean that before you start this course, you need to be in a position where you are already working with children

Our qualification can be achieved quickly and smoothly from the comfort of your own home and your existing work environment. The qualification has been created by a team that has over 10 years of experience delivering online qualifications and is strictly regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) that regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.

Progression

This Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools qualification helps you to enhance your career profile. Successful completion enables learners to progress to the other qualifications such as:

• Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

• Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

• Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

• Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of pupils in Schools (RQF)

• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

• Level 2 qualifications in Children's Care, Learning and Development, Play Work or Youth Work Practice