QCF Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning
Overview
This is a qualification specifically designed for you to become a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 2. This qualification combines knowledge, understanding and practical experience in the classroom
Course Content
There are eleven units to be achieved, two of which are optional units.
The Training Centre will carry out a DBS prior to starting the course and arrange uniform and your placement to start in September. You will have support to apply for EMA if you are eligible
Programme Delivery
Mandatory Units
Optional Unit
QCF Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning
Overview
This is a qualification specifically designed for you to become a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 2. This qualification combines knowledge, understanding and practical experience in the classroom
Course Content
There are eleven units to be achieved, two of which are optional units.
The Training Centre will carry out a DBS prior to starting the course and arrange uniform and your placement to start in September. You will have support to apply for EMA if you are eligible
Programme Delivery
- Work based or Centre based Knowledge delivery
- Tutorial Support
- Designated named Tutor
- 100% portfolio work
Mandatory Units
- Child & Young Person Development
- Communication & Professional Relationships with Children & Young People
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Work with Children & Young People
- Help Improve Own & Team Practice in Schools
- Maintain and Support Relationships with Children and Young People
- Safeguard the Welfare of Children and Young People
- Support Children and Young People’s Health & Safety
- Support Children and Young Peoples Positive Behaviour
- Support Learning Activities
Optional Unit
- Schools as Organisations
- Provide Displays in Schools
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support in Teaching & Learning
Overview
This is a qualification specifically designed for you to become a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 3. This qualification combines knowledge, understanding and practical experience in the classroom
Course Content
There are fifteen units to be achieved, four of which are optional units.
The Training Centre will carry out a DBS prior to starting the course and arrange uniform and your placement to start in September. You will have support to apply for EMA if you are eligible
Programme Delivery
Essential Skills
You will be given the opportunity to study towards either Essential Skills level 1 or 2 in Communication, Application of Number and Digital Literacy if you have not achieved the GCSE grades A – C
These qualifications will be delivered in the Training Centre by our staff as part of your main Training Programme
Mandatory Units
Optional Unit
Overview
This is a qualification specifically designed for you to become a qualified Teaching Assistant at Level 3. This qualification combines knowledge, understanding and practical experience in the classroom
Course Content
There are fifteen units to be achieved, four of which are optional units.
The Training Centre will carry out a DBS prior to starting the course and arrange uniform and your placement to start in September. You will have support to apply for EMA if you are eligible
Programme Delivery
- Work based or Centre based Knowledge delivery
- Tutorial Support
- Designated named Tutor
- 100% portfolio work
Essential Skills
You will be given the opportunity to study towards either Essential Skills level 1 or 2 in Communication, Application of Number and Digital Literacy if you have not achieved the GCSE grades A – C
These qualifications will be delivered in the Training Centre by our staff as part of your main Training Programme
Mandatory Units
- Communication & Professional Relationships with Children, Young People & Adults
- Develop Professional Relationships with Children, Young People & Adults
- Engage in Professional Development in Health, Social Care or Children and Yong Peoples Settings
- Promote Children and Young Peoples Positive Behaviour
- Promote Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Schools as Organisations
- Support Assessment for Learning
- Support Learning Activities
- Support Children’s & Young Peoples Health & Safety
- Understand Child & Young Persons Development
- Understand How to Safeguard the Welfare of Children & Young People
Optional Unit
- Team Working
- Plan & Deliver Learning Activities Under the Direction of a Teacher
- Provide Literacy & Numeracy Support
- Maintain Lerner Records
Both of these courses are available as an Apprenticeship Programme through Welsh Government funding for people who are employed in a school, but had no formal qualifications as a Teaching Assistant.
Both of these qualification are also available to our Post 16 learner as a vocational learning pathway.
Both of these qualification are also available to our Post 16 learner as a vocational learning pathway.