Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

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Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Level 2 and 3

Available at NVQ Levels 2 and 3, Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship.

Learning support staff, such as teaching assistants, play a vital role in today’s classrooms by making sure students get the most out of their lessons. They work with teachers, carry out duties such as lesson preparation, and work with small groups or individuals, allowing the teacher to concentrate on teaching the class. Our qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are designed to improve the skills and capabilities of learning support staff including:

• Teaching / Classroom / Learning Support Assistants
• Behaviour Support Assistants / Co-ordinators
• Pastoral / Welfare Support Assistants
• Bilingual Support Assistants
• Team Leaders

NVQ Level 2

Our level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is designed for those who work under the close supervision of a class teacher. Duties will vary depending on how the teacher plans their lessons and handles their day-to-day classroom activities, however they could include, supervising arts and crafts, assisting with outings, helping with IT activities and assisting reading and writing activities.

NVQ Level 3

Our level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools adds more responsibility to the role. People undertaking this qualification will typically help plan, carry out and evaluate a wide range of learning activities and will work both alongside the teacher to support classroom activities and alone with individuals or groups of students. This qualification is an ideal stepping-stone to a foundation degree or Higher Level Teaching Assistant training.

Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship qualification consists of the following elements:

• Key Skills
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• NVQ Level 2 – see above

Advanced Apprenticeship
The Advanced Apprenticeship qualification consists of the following elements:

• Key Skills
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• NVQ Level 3 – see above

To make an enquiry about a course, please complete the Course Enquiry Form

Benefits to Learner
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
High quality training specific to Child Care
Improved career prospects
Improved Basic Skills and Key skills

Benefits to Employer
Increase staff retention
Higher quality training related to Child Care
Meet legislative requirements

Funding is available in most cases.
Full commercial rates: NVQ Level 2 – £1090, NVQ Level 3 – £1350