Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ Level 2

Is this course for me?
This course is for those who are working (volunteer or employed)
in a primary or secondary school classroom and who want to gain a
formal qualification. It furthers career prospects and opens up
opportunities to a more diverse and responsible classroom role.
What will I study?
This course is aimed at recognising and developing the
professional status of this important role in schools. You will
cover all the key elements needed for this profession, including
supporting pupils, colleagues and learning activities, as well as
helping with resources and records. You will also address the
challenges of the modern classroom by covering the management of
pupil behaviour, literacy and numeracy and ICT support. While on
the course, you must gain some experience of working at a school,
paid or voluntary, for at least two days a week to enable you to
gather evidence, addressing all seven units.
Subjects:

• Contribute to positive relationships
• Help to Keep Children Safe
• Provide Displays
• Provide effective support for your colleagues
• Provide Support for Learning Activities
• Support Children's Development
• Support Literacy and Numeracy Activities

What can I do next?
This can lead to the Teaching Assistants Advanced Certificate
NVQ Level 3, or you can begin the process of qualifying as a
primary school teacher by joining our Access to Higher Education
(Education Studies) course. For more information or to apply for
the Supporting Teaching courses please call The Skills People on

This can lead to employment in:
Working as a Teaching Assistant in Primary Schools
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have a language and numeracy assessment and
interview. Applicants should have taken the Department for Schools
Children and Families (DCSF) induction training provided by the
LEA, or an appropriate introductory course. If you do not have
qualifications in English and/or maths you will be supported in
gaining this as part of your course.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate
competence in each unit. Evidence will be gathered from the work
place and students are assessed in various ways, including
assignments, presentations, projects and classroom observations.
Students have access to a personal tutor to discuss progress and to
help them plan their studies.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
tbcExam fee:
£25
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.