Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2 (Part-Time)

This course runs once per year, starting in September.

• English Language grade D/3 or above

or

• Level 2 Functional Skills English

or

• Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading, writing and speaking/listening components)

and

• You should hold a Level 2 maths qualification, or be working towards this (for progression to Level 3 and for employability in the sector)

We recommend that you study either Level 2 Functional Skills English or GCSE English Language alongside this programme for employability/progression reasons.

This course includes a mandatory placement element in a suitable Early Years setting. You will be expected to apply for a DBS when beginning the college course. You will be guided through this process by your tutor.

If you complete this course successfully, you will receive a CACHE Level 2 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning.

• 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

• Support children and young people at meal or snack times.

• Classroom-based activities

• Practical activities

• Work placement.

• Portfolio of evidence

• Written assignments

• Presentations

• Direct observations by an assessor

• Professional discussions

• Reflective accounts.

In your work experience setting, you will work alongside a class teacher and support with small groups of learners undertaking learning activities linked to National Curriculum subjects.

You could be involved in working one-to-one with children who may need additional support or undertake some admin tasks as requested by the teacher.

You will be observed by an assessor who will look at identifying your skills and behaviours to deem you as competent to become a teaching assistant.

We can support you to develop your English and maths skills alongside your course. English and maths skills are essential to support children develop their literacy and numeracy skills.

You will develop your skills in practical scenarios. There will be lots of records to update and you may be involved in ordering and monitoring financial issues or budgets once employed.

If you complete this course successfully and achieve qualifications in English and maths, you could apply for courses like our CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or our Level 3 Diploma m the Early Years Workforce. You could also apply for a job in the childcare sector.

The cost of this course will depend on your circumstances. Check our course cost categories to find out which category you fit into.

• Cat A - Free
• Cat B - £675
• Cat C - £1,620