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Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Chicksands, Shefford

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Chicksands, Shefford. Classes run at Priory House Chicksands, part-time during the day.

You must be aged 19 or over and working or volunteering in a school setting for at least 7 hours a week. The course runs over 6 months. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and how to support pupils with special educational needs. It also covers communication, positive behaviour, and building professional relationships in school.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Who this course is for

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

This level 2 work-based qualification will enable you to build the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in a school environment. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young peoples development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs, communication and professional relationships. The qualification is assessed by being observed in the workplace and completing e-learning and written tasks. You need to working in a suitable role for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

This course is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Academy, part of Central Bedfordshire Council.

Entry requirements

You must be at least 19 years old and working or volunteering in key stage 1 or above, for a minimum of 7 hours per week.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children and young people develop and how this affects their learning.
  • You'll learn how to keep children safe through safeguarding principles.
  • You'll develop skills to support pupils with disabilities or special educational needs.
  • You'll practise effective communication and build positive professional relationships.
  • You'll learn how to encourage positive behaviour in the classroom.
  • You'll understand how to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the roles and responsibilities expected when working with children.

How you will learn

You'll be observed working in your school or educational setting. You'll also complete e-learning tasks and written assignments. The qualification is work-based, so your day-to-day role in the classroom forms a core part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Priory House Chicksands will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works one-to-one or in small groups with pupils who need extra help.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports children with special educational needs in school.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps teachers deliver lessons and manage the classroom.
  • Early Years Teaching Assistant, works with younger children in reception or nursery settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a step toward teaching or training roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, builds on this qualification for more senior school support roles.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, for those who want to focus on working with younger children.
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