Supporting Teaching and Learning NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate

This course is designed to prepare you to support the teacher and the delivery of curriculum within a school, as well as introduce the skills necessary to help children develop self-esteem, independence and skills for learning.

Overview

It is relevant for those who are already employed as a Teaching Assistant, or for those working in a voluntary capacity in a classroom situation or early years setting with children aged three or above. It is also open to those who have little previous relevant experience, but are committed to train as a Teaching Assistant.

Coupled with excellent tutor guidance and support, through work placements, you will gain experience and explore the role of the Teaching Assistant, developing the skills of a reflective practitioner.

The course is delivered by a mixture of College based classes and workshops, supported by practical experience in the work setting. You will be required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours work placement, which you need to arrange yourself. 

Attendance at placement should be throughout the duration of the course. In addition to College based study, it is expected that you will undertake independent research and directed study.

You will study the following mandatory units:

• Understand schools and colleges as organisations

• Understand children and young people’s development

• Safeguarding children and young people

• Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people

• Maintain relationships with children and young people

• Support the health and safety of children and young people

• Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people

• Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment

• Understand children and young people’s play and leisure

• Promote an effective learning environment

• Provide displays in a learning environment

In addition to the above mandatory units, you will have the opportunity to study a range of optional units including SEN, extra-curricular activities etc.

Entry Requirements

You should have GCSE Grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 in either Mathematics or English, or an equivalent qualification. If you only have one of these qualifications, you must be willing to undertake the other alongside this course.

We offer Functional Skills courses in English and Maths and can create an individual learning programme tailored to your needs.

You are also required to undertake a minimum of 80 hours work placement in a setting. You should arrange this placement yourself prior to the start of the course.

Learners must complete a pre-interview task prior to their enrolment.

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed by a portfolio of evidence containing case studies, reflective accounts of practice, assessor observation, details of activities undertaken with children or young people etc.

Progression Pathway

On successful completion of this course you will be awarded the Supporting Teaching & Learning NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate. You may then wish to progress to the Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning NCFE CACHE Level 3 , or to relevant employment in schools, early years’ settings or SEN schools.