SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS - LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
Duration: 35 weeks
Level: Level 2
Last Updated: 21-06-23
Learning support staff, such as teaching assistants or cover supervisors, play a vital role in today’s classrooms by making sure pupils get the most out of their lessons. You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people and gain an understanding into their development. Your work in class will depend on how the teachers you work with plan their lessons and handle day-to-day classroom activities – however, you could find yourself supervising arts and crafts activities, helping with outings, or reading to the class.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This course offers a mixture of qualifications, that will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in the Education industry. Study subjects include: Child development, Schools as organisations, Equality and diversity, Health and safety, Preparing and maintaining the learning environment and How to plan, implement and evaluate activities with children.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Portfolio of Evidence
Essays/Written Assignments
Practical Demonstrations
Case Studies
Class Activities/Discussions
Presentations
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
You may find employment opportunities as a Teaching Assistant or High Level Teaching Assistant or you could progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools at Preston College.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
You must have a work placement arranged for six hours per week, recent classroom experience prior to starting the course is essential. In order to work with children and young people you will be required to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
To find out more, watch this short video from tutor Christine:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade C (4) or above and GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths at grade D (3) or above. A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a suitable work placement is essential for this course. Your work placement should be 6 hours per week in a classroom and the placement should commence one month prior to the start of the course and continue for the duration of the course.
