Free Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course in Glossop. Classes run at Glossop Ace Centre, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to support teachers and pupils in a school setting. The course covers areas such as child development, safeguarding, communication, and how to support learning across different subjects and age groups. At 99 hours, it's a substantial but achievable commitment spread over part-time study.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll learn about child development and how children learn at different stages.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll explore how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, colleagues, and parents.
You'll understand school policies, professional boundaries, and your role within a team.
You'll develop skills in supporting literacy and numeracy in the classroom.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Glossop Ace Centre through tutor-led sessions, group discussion, and practical activities. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, observations in a school setting, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence. You will need access to a school or educational setting to complete the work-based observation elements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Glossop Ace Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs in mainstream or specialist settings.
Classroom assistant: provide general support across lessons and school activities.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in reception or nursery classes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Pearson Edexcel): the natural next step, and the level typically required for senior or lead teaching assistant roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: opens routes into tutoring or training delivery.
Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification: for those aiming to take on greater classroom responsibility and work more independently alongside teachers.
