Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - Level 2 Certificate

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This course combines theory with practical study, to give you a good understanding of what’s involved in supporting teaching and learning and how you can enhance the development of a child or young person. You’ll learn all about how children develop their understanding, professional best practice and how to promote learning.

Topics covered can include:

• Providing support for learning activities
• Supporting child development
• Keeping children safe
• Contributing to positive relationships
• Providing effective support to colleagues

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 1 or above (A*-G) or an equivalnt Level 1 qualification
• An Enhanced DBS check

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment is by work in class, your portfolio and the results of your observation by the assessor.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You could progress to the Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools programme.

This course combines theory with practical study, to give you a good understanding of what’s involved in supporting teaching and learning and how you can enhance the development of a child or young person. You’ll learn all about how children develop their understanding, professional best practice and how to promote learning.

Topics covered can include:

• Providing support for learning activities
• Supporting child development
• Keeping children safe
• Contributing to positive relationships
• Providing effective support to colleagues

You will need:

• To be volunteering, or working in a school environment, for at least 12 hours per week
• An Enhanced DBS check

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment is by work in class, your portfolio and the results of your observation by the assessor.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On completion of this course, progression to the Level 3 or apprenticeship, will provide you with a broader knowledge of the industry. You are also able to apply for employment in a variety of environments including nurseries and pre-schools, in jobs such as nursery assistant or classroom assistant.

This course combines theory with practical study to give you a good understanding of what's involved in supporting teaching and learning and how you can enhance the development of a child or young person. You'll learn all about how children develop their understanding, professional best practice and how to promote learning.

Topics covered can include: Providing support for learning activities, Supporting child development, Keeping children safe, Contributing to positive relationships Providing effective support to colleagues

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 1 or above (A*-G) or an equivalent Level 1 qualification
• An Enhanced DBS check

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment is by completing a portfolio of evidence via assignments, and assessment of skills is through direct observation by the assessor.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Employment in a school/college environment as a Teaching Assistant or a Learning Support Assistant. You could progress to the Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools programme.