Teaching Assistants - Level 2 - Part-time

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

You will need:

• At least 1 GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English or Maths

• 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.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

11/09/2023

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course runs each Monday or Wednesday evening (TBC which) from 6pm - 9pm.

Fee information

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.

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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.

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.