Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2 RQF

NCC has created the Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools RQF course. This workbook is written for people who are setting out to work or are already operating at a school as a teaching assistant, whether that be a primary, middle, or secondary school.

Mandatory Units

• Unit 1: Child and Young Person Development
• Unit 2: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People
• Unit 3: Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People, and Adults
• Unit 4: Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People
• Unit 5: Help Improve Own and Team Practice in Schools
• Unit 6: Maintain and Support Relationships with Children and Young People
• Unit 7: Support Children's and Young People's Health and Safety
• Unit 8: Support Children's and Young People's Positive Behaviour
• Unit 9: Support Learning Activities

Optional Group 1

• Unit 1: Schools as Organisations

Optional Group 2

• Unit 4: Provide Displays in Schools

Duration study load

• 180 hours

Entry requirements

• No previous knowledge required

Course features

• 12 months expert tutor support
• Certificate of completion
• Once enrolled you will be eligible to apply for a TOTUM PRO student card to enjoy a variety of student discounts across the UK

Work placement

As part of this work placement, you must first ensure that a member of staff with occupational competence is able to provide supervision and sign the witness testimonies, to prove you have achieved the work-based learning outcomes of this course.

A work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this option. This workplace MUST be in a school setting. This can either be a primary, secondary or special school, however, you must also ensure that the pupils you work with are aged 5+ and are studying at Key Stage 1 or above.

Professional recognition

• Training Qualifications UK
  This is a TQUK Level 3 qualification which enables learners to progress on to the QCF in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. It will also provide a progression route into employment.

Assessment

This course is assessed through a number of tutor-marked assignments alongside practical work which is assessed in the workplace.

A written assignment is required for each unit, this is marked and assessed by your tutor. Completed assignments provide evidence of the required learning outcome for each unit and contribute to your course portfolio.

This qualification is recommended for those who aspire to work in teaching assistant roles in school settings with pupils aged over 5 years and studying Key Stage 1 or above.

A work placement of at least 50 hours is needed to prove you have achieved the work-based learning outcomes.

No previous experience or knowledge is required to apply for this course. You can choose when to start the course at any point up to 12 months from initial registration with complete tutor support.

Popular job roles include: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and Special Educational Needs Assistant.