Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Vocational qualification
Blended
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Methodology
Blended
This qualification will provide opportunities for those who hold teaching assistant or similar roles to demonstrate their competent practice and become qualified. Suitable for: The Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQs are designed to reflect the activities of those who provide direct support for teaching and learning in any type of school primary (including foundation stage), secondary, special or pupil referral units. They have been developed to reflect changes in support staff roles. They still cover the role of teaching assistants but have been broadened in scope to include new roles and responsibilities such as cover supervision, exam invigilation, pastoral care and others. The NVQs can be used by
Important information
Government funding available
About this course
The NVQs can be used by all learning staff whether they are:
• full or part-time
• permanent or temporary
• employed by the school or local authority
• school-based or peripatetic, or
• working in a maintained, non-maintained or independent school.
Reviews
Subjects
- Teaching
Teachers and trainers (1)
Derek Allford
Education & Training Specialist
Course programme
This NVQ is designed to reflect the work of candidates who are employed as teaching assistants and who may be new to the occupation and/or whose responsibilities at work are limited in scope. It is suitable for candidates whose levels of decision-making and work are tightly defined by the classroom teacher. The NVQ is suitable for those working with pupils of any age in primary, secondary or special schools. The qualification is built around your actual practice. This level two qualification is worth the eqivalent of 5 GCSEs at Grades A-C.
Additional information
Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools