Part Time Qualifications - Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate L2 (Teaching Assistant)

You must be 18 and over to study this qualification.

You also need to already work in a school or find a placement for at least one day per week in a role supporting children.

Plus, you need to have a grade C/4 in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) – or a willingness to work towards a qualification in Maths.

You will then be invited to an interview, and this may include an assessment.

But don't worry – this is to make sure the qualification is right for you.

This is also your chance to ask questions about the course.

This course has 11 mandatory units and will cover some of the following areas:

• Schools as organisations
• Supporting children and young people's health and safety
• Supporting learning activities
• Understandng children and young people's development
• Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in schools

It also includes 4 additional optional units:

• Providing displays in schools
• Supporting children and young people at meal or snack times
• Supporting children and young people with specific educational needs
• Supporting children and young people's travel outside of the setting

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.

You can apply for the following entry-level job roles:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant

Want to discuss your options instead? Talk to your tutor or email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to
book a one-to-one chat with our Careers Advisers.

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.