Level 2 Support Work in Schools Course. Study online with Chiltern Training. You can work through the material at your own pace, which makes it easier to fit around work, family, or other commitments. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed across a range of school support roles, including working directly with children and young people, administrative roles, site support, and technical roles in primary, secondary, and special schools. It typically takes 6 months to complete.
Who this course is for
This qualification is an introduction to the information and knowledge needed to work in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers the many varied roles that full and part time support staff may fulfil which can include: administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers, as well as those roles that work directly with children and young people in the school environment.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements although candidates should have the ability to manage the requirements of the level of the qualification
What you will learn
You'll understand the different support roles that exist in primary, secondary, and special schools.
You'll learn how schools are organised and how support staff contribute to the school environment.
You'll explore the needs of children and young people in educational settings.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for school support staff.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
You'll learn about the range of administrative, technical, and site support functions in schools.
How you will learn
You study online and complete assessments through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. Work is submitted digitally and assessed by your tutor. There are no formal exams. You progress through the course at your own pace within the 6-month period.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chiltern Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support learning in primary or secondary classrooms.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: work with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: help individual pupils or small groups.
School administrator: handle day-to-day office tasks in a school.
Site support officer: maintain the school premises and facilities.
Volunteer school support worker: contribute to school life in a voluntary capacity.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom and move toward a qualified teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a fuller qualification that covers a broader range of school support competencies and is recognised for more senior TA roles.
