Support work in schools (qcf) and teaching assistant course bundle

The Support Work in Schools (QCF) & Teaching Assistant Course Bundle contains both the Support Work in Schools (QCF) – Level 2 Course and the Teaching Assistant – Level 2 Course. The bundle gives you the opportunity to complete both courses for a saving of
The Support Work in Schools (QCF) – Level 2 Course is available to learners 16+ who are interested in working within a school, particularly in the role of a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Learning Support Assistant. 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.
This course provides successful students with a qualification award listed on the Qualifications and Credit Framework Database (QCF), accredited by NCFE at level 2 with 12 credits.
The Teaching Assistant - Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of teaching / classroom assistant roles. The aims of the home study courses are to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills appropriate the conduct of a classroom support role, and to participation in a wide range of classroom support a activities.
On successful completion on this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.
Course Duration & Support:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment:
The course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted then marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
Qualification & Certification:
On successful completion of the Support Work in Schools (QCF) - Level 2 Course students will receive the NCFE Support Work in Schools Qualification which has been accredited on the Qualifications and Credit Framework Database (QCF Qualification Accreditation Number - 501/0247/3). This is a Level 2 award qualification and has 12 credits.
NCFE is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are: the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government, and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
On successful completion of the Teaching Assistant - Level 2 course students will receive a Teaching Assistant Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of difficulty involved in successful completion by the learner.
Further information about Ofqual’s Qualification & Credit Framework level descriptors can be found at http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications-and-assessments/qualification-frameworks/levels-of-qualifications/
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. ABC Awards’ endorsement involves a robust and rigorous quality audit by external inspectors to ensure quality is consistently met. A regular review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process. This means that the course developers (Kendal Publishing) have undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet certain quality criteria. The course itself has been designed by Kendal Publishing to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements.