Education
Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning
This qualification is aimed at members of the school workforce who directly support the teaching and learning of pupils in a teaching assistant or learner support assistant role.
The qualification provides the knowledge and understanding needed to work directly with children or young people in supporting the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity, and understanding how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people.
Qualification Structure
Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 24 credits, 3 credits from optional group A and 3 credits from optional group B. Learners will achieve a total of 30 credits.
Learner Entry Requirements
Learners must be 16+
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, but practical elements will be assessed on the course.
There is an element of communication (discussing, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basic skills in communication pitched at level 2
Progression Routes
This qualification provides progression onto:
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 3 PE and School Sport Coaching
Level 3 Learning and Development
Level 2/3 Playwork
Assessment
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
Project/Professional Discussion
Portfolio of evidence / Assignment
Mandatory
|
Unit Title |
Level |
Assessment Type |
Credit |
|
Child and young person development |
2 |
Project / Assignment |
5 |
|
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people |
2 |
Coursework/ Professional Discussion
|
3 |
|
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration
|
8 |
|
Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people |
2 |
Project / Assignment |
6 |
|
Help improve own and team practice in schools |
2 |
Project/Professional Discussion
|
6 |
|
Maintain and support relationships with children and young people |
2 |
Coursework/Project. |
5 |
|
Support children and young people’s health and safety |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
4 |
|
Support children and young people’s positive behaviour |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
3 |
|
Support learning activities |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
4 |
|
Schools as organisations |
2 |
Portfolio of evidence / Assignment |
Optional
|
Unit Title |
Level |
Assessment Type |
Credit |
|
Provide displays in schools |
2 |
Portfolio of evidence/Professional Discussions |
3 |
|
Support extra-curricular activities |
2 |
Coursework/Practical Demonstration |
3 |