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Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2

This course is for anyone who wants to become a teaching assistant in primary, secondary or special needs school, or is working in a role that supports pupils’ learning.

This programme provides an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills required when working directly with children or young people in primary, secondary or special schools.

Please note that you must be at least 19 at the start of the course.

Depending on previous experience, qualifications and current employment, some students may be able to join this programme after the start date. Please complete an application form and we will contact you to discuss your options.

You will learn all aspects of specialist support, including:

  • planning, delivering, and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher
  • bilingual and special needs support
  • personal development
  • re?ective practice

There are mandatory and optional units in this qualification.

Mandatory units:

  • child and young person development
  • safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
  • communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
  • equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
  • help improve own and team practice in schools
  • maintain and support relationships with children and young people
  • support children and young people’s health and safety
  • support children and young people’s positive behaviour
  • support learning activities

Optional units:

  • schools as organisations
  • provide displays in schools or
  • support children with disabilities, special educational needs

There are opportunities to do a work placement under the direction of a mentor/ teacher/ senior teaching assistant two days a week. You can find out more about this when you apply.

On successful completion of this programme, which requires 30 credits, you will gain a CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF). You could continue your training and progress to the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning (QCF) – ask at the college for details.

If you are already employed as a teaching assistant and wish to learn as an apprentice whilst working, please contact our apprenticeships team on hello@activateapprenticeships.co.uk

You are assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task set by CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education).

There are opportunities to do a work placement under the direction of a mentor/teacher/senior teaching assistant 2 days a week. You can find out more about this when you apply.

You will need four GCSEs at grade D (3), which must include maths and English, or functional skills Level 2 maths and English.
Mature students without these grades will be assessed at the discretion of the tutor.

Please note that you must be at least 19 at the start of the course.

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  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
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