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Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning – Level 2

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QD2TA

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Part Time

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Cannock Tamworth

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The level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning has been designed to provide you with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.

It is aimed at people working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.

There are 11 mandatory topics that you will study:
- Understand schools and colleges as organisations
- Understand children and young people’s development
- Safeguarding children and young people
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people
- Maintain relationships with children and young people
- Support the health and safety of children and young people
- Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people
- Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment
- Understand children and young people’s play and leisure
- Promote an effective learning environment
- Provide displays in a learning environment
Required qualifications

English and maths GCSE grade D/3 and above or functional skills at level 1 and be prepared to work towards level 2.
What skills will I develop?

As a student teaching assistant, you will develop skills and knowledge in college and your placement setting such as:
- Good understanding of areas of learning (e.g. literacy, numeracy, science and SEN)
- Use of other equipment technology (such as using video and a photocopier)
- Interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people
- Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative
- Good communication skills
- Effective use of ICT to support learning
- Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice
- The ability to manage behaviours effectively
- Developing your English, writing and research skills and self-confidence
- The ability to learn from experiences and challenges
- Continuous development of self by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, and seeking new opportunities
- The knowledge to safeguard the welfare and well-being of learners in your care.
Careers

As a level 2 teaching assistant your salary will vary depending on your role, responsibilities and educational setting. Many TAs are employed on part-time or term-time only contracts.

There isn’t a national pay scale for TA salaries. Most schools tend to go with wages set by the local authority (LA), although this varies depending on the type of school.

After completion of the level 2 course, you can progress onto the level 3 in supporting teaching and learning and/or into the workforce.
Work experience

In order to complete the qualification, you will need to arrange a placement with a school or college for a minimum of 1 day a week for 27 weeks. You will be observed by your assessor at the school or college placement on how you are supporting learners with their maths, English and ICT development and you will need to plan and implement a display.

The placement must be supporting in year 1 or above.
English and maths

The supporting teaching and learning course will give you the opportunity to reflect on your own maths and English abilities and take the opportunity to refresh your skills and develop them further which will enable you to support your learners effectively. English and maths are embedded in lessons and are an integral part of assignment writing.

You will be taught relevant topics through classroom activities and discussions giving you the opportunity to develop skills such as independent research, spelling, punctuation and grammar awareness and note taking. Your tutor will assess your work by written assignment.
Other important information

You will be expected to attend college 1 day a week 9.30 – 3.00 for 30 weeks.

You will need to arrange an enhanced DBS Check through your placement school at a cost of £40.

To complete your written assignments you will need access to a computer or laptop, the internet and a printer. The recommended textbook for this course costs approximately £21.

You will need an A4 ring binder and dividers for your portfolio.

Is this course for you?
The level 2 certificate in supporting teaching and learning has been designed to provide you with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.

It is aimed at people working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.

There are 11 mandatory topics that you will study:
- Understand schools and colleges as organisations
- Understand children and young people’s development
- Safeguarding children and young people
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people
- Maintain relationships with children and young people
- Support the health and safety of children and young people
- Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people
- Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment
- Understand children and young people’s play and leisure
- Promote an effective learning environment
- Provide displays in a learning environment
Required qualifications

English and maths GCSE grade D/3 and above or functional skills at level 1 and be prepared to work towards level 2.
What skills will I develop?
As a student teaching assistant, you will develop skills and knowledge in college and your placement setting such as:
- Good understanding of areas of learning (e.g. literacy, numeracy, science and SEN)
- Use of other equipment technology (such as using video and a photocopier)
- Interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people
- Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative
- Good communication skills
- Effective use of ICT to support learning
- Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice
- The ability to manage behaviours effectively
- Developing your English, writing and research skills and self-confidence
- The ability to learn from experiences and challenges
- Continuous development of self by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, and seeking new opportunities
- The knowledge to safeguard the welfare and well-being of learners in your care.
Careers

As a level 2 teaching assistant your salary will vary depending on your role, responsibilities and educational setting. Many TAs are employed on part-time or term-time only contracts.

There isn’t a national pay scale for TA salaries. Most schools tend to go with wages set by the local authority (LA), although this varies depending on the type of school.

After completion of the level 2 course, you can progress onto the level 3 in supporting teaching and learning and/or into the workforce.
Work experience

In order to complete the qualification, you will need to arrange a placement with a school or college for a minimum of 1 day a week for 27 weeks. You will be observed by your assessor at the school or college placement on how you are supporting learners with their maths, English and ICT development and you will need to plan and implement a display.

The placement must be supporting in year 1 or above.
English and maths

The supporting teaching and learning course will give you the opportunity to reflect on your own maths and English abilities and take the opportunity to refresh your skills and develop them further which will enable you to support your learners effectively. English and maths are embedded in lessons and are an integral part of assignment writing.

You will be taught relevant topics through classroom activities and discussions giving you the opportunity to develop skills such as independent research, spelling, punctuation and grammar awareness and note taking. Your tutor will assess your work by written assignment.
Other important information

You will be expected to attend college 1 day a week 9.30 – 3.00 for 30 weeks.

You will need to arrange an enhanced DBS Check through your placement school at a cost of £40.

To complete your written assignments you will need access to a computer or laptop, the internet and a printer. The recommended textbook for this course costs approximately £21.

You will need an A4 ring binder and dividers for your portfolio.

Testimonials

“I found the course very helpful for achieving my goal. I was able to learn the theory and put it into practice at my voluntary placement. Going forward I would like to further my knowledge and progress to level three and find work as a teaching assistant.”

Gemma Linnell

Former Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Cannock)

“I have learnt a lot from this course, especially of how the school is managed and supported externally. I am continuing onto level three to further my knowledge.”

Karina Oliver

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Cannock)

“Joining the course was one of the best decisions I have made. The course has been informative and has been a great steppingstone towards becoming a teacher. My tutor has been a great support of my goals and has helped support me in planning my next steps.”

Katherine Summers

Former Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Cannock)

“I have a better understanding of different types of schools, the processes behind how they work and how a lot of areas link holistically. I plan on either studying level three on its own or working as a level two teaching assistant and studying alongside. I have also been applying for level three apprenticeships.”

Katie Wallis

Former Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Tamworth)

“I have really enjoyed this course; it has been interesting and informative. I am keen to develop my knowledge and progress to level three.”

Laura Baker

Former Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Cannock)

“The course helped me to gain knowledge to achieve my goal to become a teaching assistant. I was able to use my knowledge in school on my placement. My next step is to extend my knowledge and progress to level three and to learn more about supporting learners on the autistic spectrum and managing challenging behaviours.”

Monika Pawlak

Former Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Cannock)

“I have learnt all aspects of policies and procedures within school organisations. I have learnt how to deal with conflicts, manage behaviour and about the developmental milestones for children and young people, all of which have helped me achieve my goal to become a teaching assistant.”

Natalie Whitehouse

Former Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Tamworth)

“The course has made me a lot more confident to work in the classroom with the teachers and developed my knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant.”

Yvonne Wylie

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning Student (Tamworth)

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Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2

Cannock College

Start Date: 20th September 2024

Code: QCD2TA

Cost: £0

Start Time: 09:30 AM

End Time:14:30 PM

Part Time: 27 Weeks

Day(s): Friday

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Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2

Tamworth College

Start Date: 16th September 2024

Code: QTD2TA

Cost: £0

Start Time: 09:30 AM

End Time:14:30 PM

Part Time: 27 Weeks

Day(s): Monday

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Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning – Level 2

Is this course for you?

Required qualifications

What skills will I develop?

Careers

Work experience

English and maths

Other important information

Testimonials

Apply for a course

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2