Support Work in Schools And Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    270h

  • Duration

    12 Months

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Level 2 in Support Work in Schools & Teaching Assistant. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Support Work in Schools & Teaching Assistant is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a Support Work in School & Teaching Assistant exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 2 Support Work in Schools & Teaching Assistant course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

Important information

Price for Emagister users: We are offering students a 20% discount this month if you enrol online and pay in full.

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About this course

Key Topics

The Level 2 Award in Support Work in School & Teaching Assistant course is divided into following comprehensive modules:

Support Work in Schools

- Child and young person development
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
- Schools as organisations

Teaching Assistant

Four mandatory units:
- Supporting the Teacher
- Supporting the Pupil
- Supporting the Curriculum
- Supporting the School

Students then choose three of the following optional units:
- Supporting ICT in the Classroom
- Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs
- Supporting Literacy Development
- Supporting Numeracy Development
- Working with Others

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 Support Work in Schools & Teaching Assistant 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.

This is a dual certification course :
NCFE Level 2 Support Work in Schools Award

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Teaching
  • Teaching Assistant

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Course programme

COURSE OVERVIEW

How is the course structured?

The NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in School & Teaching Assistant course is divided into following comprehensive modules:

Support Work in Schools

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

Teaching Assistant

Unit 1: Supporting the Teacher
- The learning environment
- Pupil behaviour
- Observing and recording

Unit 2: Supporting the Pupil
- Care and support
- Health and hygiene
- Child protection

Unit 3: Supporting the Curriculum
- The National Curriculum
- Planning, evaluating and assisting
- Pupils during all learning activities

Unit 4: Supporting the School
- Legal requirements
- School organisation
- Policies and procedures

Unit 5: Supporting ICT in the Classroom
- Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment
- Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment
- Keeping Pupil Records

Unit 6: Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs
- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
- Support for Learners

Unit 7: Supporting Literacy Development
- Supporting the Development of Reading Skills
- Supporting the Development of Writing Skills
- Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills

Unit 8: Supporting Numeracy Development
- Supporting the Development of Number Skills
- Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills
- Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space

Unit 9: Working with Others
- Working in Teams
- Working with Colleagues
- Working with other Professionals and Parents

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 the 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 & Teaching Assistant home study course is £493.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £395 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 £98.75 and then 4 equal payments of £98.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Additional information

Career Opportunities:

Teaching/Classroom Assistant, Special Needs Assistant and School Secretary.

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Support Work in Schools And Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

£ 395 VAT inc.