Starting 30/10/2023
Wisbech
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Teaching and Learning
Adults Employers Part-TimeTeaching Assistants - Level 2 - Part-time
The qualification is for those aspiring to want to work as part of a schools work force. Candidates should be looking to gain a placement in a school environment, aiming to complete around 120 hours placement as a minimum to ensure that they develop and evidence sufficiently their skills in the workplace.
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Course Description
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is a competence-based qualification and has been accredited as part of the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework QCF. This course will give you the skills and knowledge specifically for working within a school sector.
You will study units including:
- Promote children and young people's positive behaviour
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Child and young person's development
- Supporting learning activities
- Safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
- Improve team working
- Maintain and support relationships
- Health and safety
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Entry Requirements
You will need:
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At least 1 GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English or Maths
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3 further GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or higher
- A satisfactory DBS check
Or:
- A relevant Level 1 qualification, with good attendance and progress reviews
You will be invited to an information session to help us ensure the course is right for you.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 year
When does this course start?
30/10/2023
How many hours / days per week is this course?
This course runs each Monday evening from 6pm - 9pm.
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Course Fees
Age Cost 19+ £250 Fee information
If you're aged 19-23
If you are aged 19 - 23, you must have completed a full level 2 (or above) previously to study this course (unless you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If you're aged 19 - 23, this course will be fully funded (i.e. there are no course fees to pay) if you already have a full level 2 qualification (or higher) and:
- Are unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- Are employed with a low income
If you already have a level 2 qualification (or higher) but do not meet the other criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee. It is worth noting that having 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above is considered a full level 2.
If you're 24 or older
You will be able to study this course fully funded if you are either:
- unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- employed with a low income
If you do not meet the above criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee.
For full details, please complete our fee calculator here.
Adult (19+) learners
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
- NCFE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2)
How is my course assessed?
The course is both theoretical and practical and is assessed within college and a relevant educational setting (typically one day per week in workplace environment).
You will be assessed using a variety of methods including written tasks, poster presentations, as well as observations in the workplace.