Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while working in a school, so your learning is grounded in your day-to-day role supporting teachers and pupils. The course covers how to assist with lessons, support pupil learning, and work effectively under a class teacher's direction. It typically takes 14 months to complete. Job titles this applies to include teaching assistant, classroom assistant, learning support assistant, and pastoral support assistant.
Who this course is for
The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is designed for learning support staff whose responsibilities at work are closely supervised. They will be working under the direction of the class teacher whose lesson planning and day-to-day direction set the framework within which the individual works. Job titles include: teaching assistant; classroom assistant; learning support assistant; additional needs assistant; pastoral/welfare support assistant; bilingual support assistant; foundation stage assistant.
Entry requirements
Identification, initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll support teachers in planning and delivering classroom activities.
You'll assist pupils with learning tasks under the direction of the class teacher.
You'll develop skills in communication and building positive relationships with children.
You'll understand how to promote inclusion and support pupils with additional needs.
You'll learn how to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll understand your responsibilities and boundaries within the school setting.
You'll develop knowledge of child development and how pupils learn.
How you will learn
You learn on the job, in your school workplace. Assessment is through a combination of observations in your role, a portfolio of work-based evidence, and professional discussions. You'll have an initial assessment at the start to confirm the right level for you and to plan your learning programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North of England Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support class teachers with lessons and pupil learning.
Classroom assistant: work directly with pupils in a classroom setting.
Learning support assistant: help pupils who need additional academic support.
Additional needs assistant: support pupils with special educational needs.
Pastoral support assistant: focus on pupil welfare and wellbeing in school.
Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): a step up with greater responsibility in the classroom.
What you could study next
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent Level 3 Education and Training qualification): the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom or work more independently.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're interested in moving into a training or instructional role.
Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning: for those considering a longer-term route toward qualified teacher status.
