This qualification is an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part time support staff may fulfil including administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles, volunteers, and roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school or college setting, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs, or where English is an additional language.

It prepares learners for employment in a broad range of occupations such as dinner ladies, nursery workers, support workers in primary schools/classroom ranging from age 5. some knowledge of development in the early years will be included in the specification to enhance learners understanding. Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
The award shares mandatory units with the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, providing a direct progression route.

The Award can usually be completed in 4 months enabling learners to engage in employment. Learners must be at least 1 years old, living or working in Greenwich, Lewisham and other nearby borough of London . We do not set any other entry requirements but learners must be committed to completing the programme and aiming to progress into work or further learning

“I chose to enrol for Teaching Assistant Course at UCRA. As a mother, studying online at home was a real bonus for me, it made something that felt difficult become possible and that was great. The course was fun and interactive, with something new every week. My tutor encouraged me to apply for jobs and found a work placements in a local school"

Rama L2 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

I did Award in TA and it enabled me gain skills to integrate into life. I qualified and I now work flexibly around my children in the same school. Learning was fun and I highly recommend this course by UCRA. Very friendly and supportive"

Sumeyyah Bendjefene L2 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools and Collegessning

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L2 Award in Teaching Course Coverage

Course will enable learners to:
Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations
Understand Children and Young People’s Development
Understand Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young
Learners will enable learners to:
Know the different types of schools and colleges in the education sector.
Understand the organisation of schools and colleges in terms of roles and responsibilities.
Understand how they uphold their values/aims

 

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