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Supporting Teaching and Learning, Certificate
The Level 2 Certificate is ideal for learners just starting out in their career with supporting learning in educational settings. You will gain the work experience you need to get your career off to a strong start and you’ll achieve a nationally recognised NCFE CACHE teaching assistant qualification.
The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to support pupils in primary, secondary or SEN schools and colleges. This course is designed for people aged over 19 and will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become a teaching assistant.
You’ll learn about significant stages of development between birth and 19 years of age, and how to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with young people. You will learn about the actions you can take to safeguard children and young people, and how you can support them in developing self-esteem, independence, and abilities for learning.
You’ll benefit from being taught by tutors who have previously been teachers and have a wealth of experience in the sector.
You need to secure a placement of your choice prior to the course starting for a minimum of 6 hours per week. Confirmation of this will be required before being able to enrol on the programme. As well as your college day and placement, you will be expected to undertake between 8 to 10 hours self-study each week.
Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning (CTEA2PE1KN) January start is a fast track course and is ideally suited to someone who is already working in an educational setting or is volunteering before the course is undertaken.
An essential requirement for this course and for working in a school is to ensure you have an enhanced DBS which you can obtain, either through the college DBS officer or through the educational setting you are working in.
Topics will include:
- Children and young person development
- Safeguarding and wellbeing
- Health and safety
- Understanding schools and colleges as organisations
- Supporting learning activities
- Positive behaviour
- Professional relationships
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Promoting an effective learning environment
- Teamwork
- Displays in a learning environment
Also in addition to the main NCFE CACHE qualification are two smaller Level 1 qualifications which are embedded in the course and will support you to be work ready. NCFE Level 1 – Employment skills NCFE Level 1 – Safeguarding.
Assessment Method
The course will be assessed through assignment work, practical observations in your setting, and an e-portfolio. It will be useful to have your own laptop so that you can access the online learning sites in college and at home, during self-study.
Entry Requirements
You will need to attend a short interview to gain a place on the course. Acceptance is dependent on securing a placement in a school, unless you are already employed at a school supporting the pupils learning. If a voluntary placement is needed. you will need to arrange this and ensure confirmation is sent to yourself which you can show college. It is also dependent on a satisfactory enhanced DBS check which is for workforce and not for volunteers. College can support you through the DBS process. If you have anything that may appear on your DBS you must make the college aware at interview and the schools aware when you are applying for a placement. If you have anything that may appear on your DBS, you must make the college aware at interview and the schools aware when you are applying for a placement. An enhanced DBS costs approximately £50.
An e-portfolio system is used for recording evidence, so a basic knowledge of ICT is an advantage. You will be writing assignments for the different units, so a strong, basic understanding of English and Maths is also required.
Additional Support
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Our dedicated team of experts is on hand to provide you with tailored advice and support to help you make the right decisions about your future career and course choices. Whether you need help developing your employability skills, exploring your options, or deciding which course to take, we're here to help you achieve your goals. We also offer a free Career Coach programme, which provides a detailed careers assessment to help you discover your strengths and interests. You can then discuss your results with one of our advisors, who can point you in the right direction and recommend courses that will help you achieve your career aspirations. Plus, as a Microsoft College, all of our students and apprentices get FREE access to LinkedIn Learning. This is an amazing online platform that offers expert-led courses to help you develop your business, technology-related, and creative skills.
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