Level 2 Teaching Assistant
The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments.
This classroom-based course covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.
It’s aimed at learners working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is aimed at learners in placement / working in support roles within schools and colleges.
This qualification can work alongside the GCSE Maths and English at ESCG if desired.
Site
Lewes
Level
Level 2
Course Type
Adult
What will I study?
There are 11 mandatory units in this qualification.
-Understand schools and colleges as organisations -Understand children and young people's development -Safeguarding children and young people -Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people -Maintain relationships with children and young people -Support the health and safety of children and young people -Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people -Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment -Understand children and young people’s play and leisure -Promote an effective learning environment Provide displays in a learning environment
GCSE Maths and English at ESCG if desired.
How will I be assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: written assignments or tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.
What qualification will I achieve?
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
What can I do after completing this course?
Depending on the employer this qualification will assist in employment as a teaching assistant. Progression onto a Level 3 course
Additional Info
Delivered by an experienced passionate teacher in the classroom one day a week.
This qualification can work alongside the GCSE Maths and English at ESCG if desired.