Support Work in Schools (Level 2)

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    180h

  • Duration

    12 Months

This is a knowledge based qualification suitable for all support staff roles in schools, including site staff, administrators etc as well as those who work directly with children and young people. It seeks to develop the knowledge and understanding that all those working in a school setting will need and covers areas such as safeguarding, communication and understanding the school context.

The course is available to learners who are interested in working within a school, particularly in the role of a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Learning Support Assistant. As it's a knowledge based qualification, it can be taken by learners not yet employed in a school, as well as providing initial training/induction for those new in post.

Important information

Price for Emagister users: The enrolment fee for the Level 2 Support Work in Schools home study course is £368.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportuni

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About this course

Key Topics

The NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools course is divided into five comprehensive modules:

Unit 1: Child and young person development
Unit 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Unit 3: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Unit 4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
Unit 5: Schools as organisations

Min 16 Years. The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about being a Support Work in Schools and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools

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Subjects

  • IT for adults
  • IT Development
  • School
  • Staff
  • Communication Training
  • Teaching
  • Performance
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Support Work in School
  • Childhood develpoment
  • Safety Management

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Course programme

Support Work in Schools NCFE (Level 2 Award)

How is the course structured?

The NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools course is divided into five comprehensive modules:

Unit 1 : Child and young person development
- Know the main stages of child and young person development
- Understand the kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development
- Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Unit 2 : Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety
- Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
- Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied

Unit 3 : Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Know how to interact with and respond to children and young people
- how to interact with and respond to adults
- Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults
- Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults
- Know about current legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection

Unit 4 : Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
- Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people
- Understand the impact of prejudice and discrimination on children and young people
- Understand inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people

Unit 5 : Schools as organisations
- Know the different types of schools in the education sector
- Know how schools are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
- Understand how schools uphold their aims and values
- Know about the laws and codes of practice that affect work in schools
- Know about the range and purpose of school policies and procedures
- Know about the wider context in which schools operate

COURSE ASSESSMENT

This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

COURSE FEES

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Support Work in Schools home study course is £368.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £295 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £73.75 and then 4 equal payments of £73.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Additional information

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS : Teaching Assistant

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Support Work in Schools (Level 2)

£ 295 VAT inc.