NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
NVQ
Online
Description
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Type
NVQ
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Methodology
Online
Suitable for: This course is ideal for those who have worked in a school on a paid or voluntary basis for about a year
Important information
Government funding available
About this course
* An interest in education and supporting learning
* A clear enhanced CRB check (carried out either by The Teaching Assistant College or your school)
* A reference from a school (can be from a teacher you’ve worked with)
* Some experience of working within a school
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Course programme
This course is ideal for those who have worked in a school on a paid or voluntary basis for about a year
The Level 2 NVQ requires the achievement of 7 units of competence. There are 5 mandatory units that must be completed. In addition, each candidate is required to achieve 2 of the optional units.
Mandatory Units: (complete all)
- Provide support for learning activities
- Support children’s development
- Help keep children safe
- Contribute to positive relationships
- Provide effective support for your colleagues
Optional Units: (Choose 2)
- Support literacy and numeracy activities
- Support the use of information communication technology for teaching and learning
- Use information and communication technology to support pupil’s learning
- Observe and report on pupil performance
- Support children’s play and learning
- Contribute to support bilingual/ multilingual pupils
- Support a child with disabilities of special educational needs
- Contribute to moving and handling individuals
- Support individuals during therapy sessions
- Support children and young people’s play
- Provide displays
- Invigilate tests and examinations
Entry requirements:
- An interest in education and supporting learning
- A clear enhanced CRB check (carried out either by The Teaching Assistant College or your school)
- A reference from a school (can be from a teacher you’ve worked with)
- Some experience of working within a school
All your learning materials are provided within the price of your course. This includes course handbooks, registration and certification with City & Guilds, contact with your assessor as often as you require it and the course textbook:
The Teaching Assistant’s Handbook: Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (NVQ Level 2) by Louise Burnham
This course has flexible enrolment meaning you can start at any point during the school year.
Assessment:
To complete any NVQ you are required to collect evidence to show that you are competent in supporting teaching and learning in schools. You will compile your evidence within an e-portfolio system which automatically cross-reference and organise your work in preparation for assessment.
An assessor will visit you during your course and assess you working with the pupils and carrying out your role within school. Your assessor will support you throughout your course, along with helping you carefully plan, track and monitor your progress.
UK & EU: £1462.19 (May be subject to contribution towards travel expenses of a visiting assessor if more than 50 miles from Stafford.)
International: £2457 + cost of an economy return flight for a visiting assessor.
NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools