Qualification 

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) V9U

Occupational Profile  

The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them work in the following roles;

• teaching assistant, classroom assistant, learning support assistant, additional needs assistant, pastoral/welfare support assistant, bilingual support assistant or foundation stage assistant.

The roles must be under the direction of the class teacher, whose lesson planning and day-to-day direction set the framework within which the individual works.

Course Overview and Structure

Learners must achieve a minimum of 30 credits to be awarded the TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Mandatory units include:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
• Maintain and support relationships with children and young
  people
• Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
• Child and young person development
• Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• Support children and young people’s positive behaviour
• Support children and young people’s health and safety Support learning activities
• Help improve own and team practice in school

Progression & Professional Alignment

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• TQUK Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Intermediate/Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of pupils in Schools
• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Level 2 qualifications in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Play work or Youth Work Practice