Course Overview
This programme is for people who support teachers in schools and who work largely under supervision. It will enable you to obtain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
You will need to attend portfolio guidance sessions at regular intervals during your course with your assessor; these will help you to put together your course evidence. Funded places will be required to attend support sessions via Microsoft Teams for one-to-one training with their assessor.
What You Will Study
You will need to achieve nine mandatory plus two optional units. The mandatory units are:
- Child and Young Person Development
- Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People
- Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People
- Help Improve Own and Team Practice in Schools
- Maintain and Support Relationships with Children and Young People
- Support Children and Young People's Health & Safety
- Support Children and Young People's Positive Behaviour
- Support Learning Activities
- Attendance Expectations
Your assessor will plan and assess your practical work in the workplace. You will also be required to attend regular portfolio guidance sessions with your assessor.
- How You Will Be Assessed
You will work with your assessor who will guide you to complete projects, case studies and assignments as well as collating evidence from other sources.
- Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, since this qualification is assessed in the workplace, you need a paid or voluntary position within a school setting that offers you suitable experience and the chance to demonstrate the necessary skills.
- Fee Information
£1,200
- Further Study
Your next step is the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools which is appropriate if you have responsibility for a variety of activities.
The Level 3 Diploma Specialist Support is appropriate if you are supporting individuals with learning or disability difficulties.