Description
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
This course is the key to unlocking a fulfilling career supporting young learners in schools! Designed for those aiming to be Teaching Assistants, Classroom Assistants, or Learning Support Assistants, it takes a hands-on approach. To graduate, you'll need to demonstrate your skills through practical assessments. This often involves working in a school environment, either through your current job, volunteer work, or a dedicated placement. This way, you'll gain real-world experience while acquiring the knowledge to excel in your chosen support role.
Price £560
Priority Track Option Available
Qualification Number: 601/7118/2
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Course Description
This Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF) is designed for adults who aspire to work as teaching assistants or learning support assistants. Our fully online course, accredited by OFQUAL for Teaching Assistants (TAs), provides individuals with extensive knowledge to effectively engage with children and adolescents on a one-on-one basis. You will explore essential topics such as facilitating learning assessments, building connections, promoting diversity and equality, and mastering the fundamentals of ensuring the safety of children and young people.
Through a competency-based approach, we establish a solid foundation, empowering learners to actively participate in educational settings and foster a supportive, inclusive environment conducive to the development and growth of young minds.
Unit 1: Child and young person development
Unit 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Unit 3: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Unit 4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
Unit 5: Help improve own and team practice in schools
Unit 6: Maintain and support relationships with children and young people
Unit 7: Support children and young people’s health and safety
Unit 8: Support children and young people’s positive behaviour
Unit 9: Support learning activities
Unit 10: Schools as organisations
Unit 11: Prepare and maintain learning environments
The evaluation will encompass a series of written tasks for every unit. Furthermore, specific unit assessment criteria may necessitate a mentor-signed witness testimony from the workplace. Therefore, learners must either have a placement or be actively pursuing one to fulfill the course requirements.
The course provides modules that learners can complete at their own pace, ranging from a few weeks to up to nine months. However, access to the course expires after a year, and re-enrollment fees may apply.
Why Study With Us!
Accelerated evaluations and workbook evaluations
Special Trainee Teacher Assistance initiative catered to unemployed learners
Customize your study hours to fit your schedule, ranging from a few weeks to 12 months.
Curriculum crafted and evaluated by industry-trained subject matter experts
Opt for personalized one-on-one live sessions with expert tutors to guide you through your course advancement.
Pricing Plans
Full Payment
Standard
One Time Payment
£560
Make a single payment, and you're all set to begin your learning journey.
- OfQual-approved qualification
- 24/7 access to LMS and unlimited tutor support
- Transparent pricing, no hidden charges
- Start when you're ready with a full year of access.
- Unlimited revisions
- Receive feedback within 2 – 3 working days
Priority Track
One Time Payment
£720
Make a single payment, and you're all set to begin your learning journey.
- OfQual-approved qualification
- 24/7 access to LMS and unlimited tutor support
- Transparent pricing, no hidden charges
- Start when you're ready with a full year of access.
- Unlimited revisions
- Receive feedback within 1 – 2 working days
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The following bulk discounts are applicable to our corporate clients:
- 5% for booking 3 learners
- 10% for booking 5 or more learners
- 15% for booking 10 or more learners
Flexible Payment Options
Take advantage of a 30-day payment term when buying 5 or more courses. Please note that an upfront payment will be required unless you are a regular buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your course access is valid for 12 months, allowing you to progress at your own pace. After the 12 months, re-enrolment charges of £15 apply.
There are no specific entry requirements for our courses, except that learner must be 19 years or above and possess basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Upon completing this Level 2 certificate, you can anticipate various career prospects, including roles such as an additional needs assistant, pastoral/welfare support assistant, bilingual support assistant, or foundation stage assistant.
If you still have any questions, please refer to our main FAQs page or contact us for further assistance.
No, there are no specific deadlines for assignment submissions. You have the flexibility to progress at your own pace within the 12-month access period to learning materials and tutor support.
Ideally, students should undertake a work placement in a school setting supervised by a certified teacher. In cases of prior work experience, individuals can request their former supervisors to complete a witness statement confirming their performance of the required tasks during previous employment.
The potential progression areas after completing the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools include:
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)
Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
A Witness Testimony serves as “supporting” evidence, validating a learner’s workplace activities through a statement from a qualified individual. This statement verifies the learner’s competence in specific skills or tasks, especially those challenging to demonstrate through documents alone. It’s important to note that along with the witness testimony, learners are required to provide a reflective account.
A Reflective Account is a written piece providing additional details about the learner’s performance in the activity confirmed by the workplace supervisor. This includes insights into what went well, areas for improvement, lessons learned, and strategies for future enhancement.
Yes, real-school setting observation/witness is mandatory. An expert witness, usually a class teacher or a qualified assessor, conducts the observation or provides the witness.
Only one witness statement is needed, filled by your workplace supervisor, covering all relevant units/modules of the course that demands a witness testimony. Coordinate with your mentor to agree on the date and time for the expert witness to observe your activities. There’s flexibility in planning activities, allowing adaptation to your schedule.
Willis Parker –
What an incredible experience with ample support along the way. As someone with dyslexia, academic work can be challenging at times, but the assistance provided was outstanding.