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This Level 2 qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to support children and young people's learning in the classroom. You will learn about the main stages of child development, promoting positive behaviours, and the role of communication to establish professional relationships with children and adults alike. The lessons will cover supporting a variety of pupils through a range of learning activities, and give you the opportunity to reflect on how you can improve your own and team practice.
This course is tailored for those individuals who already work in a school or have a voluntary placement in an educational setting. You will be expected to attend College once a week to obtain the theory element of the programme, which will include written assignments. In addition, your practice will be observed and assessed in your workplace.
This course is aimed at adults aged 18 and 19+. You will need to already work in a school or find a placement for at least one day per week in a role supporting children and young people's learning and obtain a DBS check. You will also be expected to have GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4, or be willing to work towards a qualification in Maths.
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the course tutor which
may include an initial assessment to ensure the qualification is appropriate for
them. It will also be the opportunity to ask any specific questions you might
have about the programme.
This course has 11 mandatory units and will cover some of the following areas:
It includes 4 additional optional units:
You will be taught by a specialist tutor via face-to-face lessons in the classroom. Your learning will be enhanced through group activities including presentations, discussions and project work. There will be additional information sessions on various topics like Mental Health Awareness or Interview Skills.
You will be expected to complete a number of written assignments at the required standard, and receive workplace observations where you will be given supportive feedback to enhance your learning further. Units are assessed via a variety of methods: presentations, discussions, journals and observations in the setting. There are no exams for this qualification.
Upon successful completion of the course, you can find employment in a role supporting children and young people's learning. Jobs you can apply for include Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
You can also discuss your options with your tutor or consult our dedicated
careers advisors for guidance on your career path.
None. All texts are available from the library or online.
To avoid disappointment, please make sure you apply for your chosen course early. Decisions regarding running or cancelling a course are made one week prior to the start of the course.
You will gain a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools.
This qualification is funded by the Adult Education Budget for England. Eligible learners can be fully funded or co-funded depending on their age, address, prior attainment level, employment, and income. For more information, please email info@bathcollege.ac.uk.