Qualification
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) V9U
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Learners are required to be actively working or volunteering in a school environment in order to demonstrate competence in knowledge and skills
Duration
180 Guided Learning hours – These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance, or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training
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