This course is an introduction course to working in schools as a Teaching Assistant. The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting and Learning in Schools can also lead to a progression route onto the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course or the Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programme.
The course will be delivered online, with a one day a fortnight, compulsory training session, for six months. The Certificate will be delivered through online support sessions, online structured learning, self-directed study and in some circumstances workplace observation and assessment. There will be an online portfolio and assessments to be completed. Learners will have a Skills Tutor to support and guide them through the qualification. Each session will look at a different theme or topic and by the end of each session you will have the knowledge that is required to complete the assessment. We cover everything you need to get you ready to start work as an entry level teaching assistant in a school. You’ll be supported through discussions, written assessments, observations, work placement assessment, reflective journals, individual and group tutorials and online modules through our apprenticeship TV and RISE modules.
Functional Skills is available to each learner that would like to gain their level 1 or level 2 in maths and/or English or upskills their knowledge.
All of our certificate and diploma courses use a blend of virtual classrooms, workshops, e-learning, 1-2-1 coaching and social learning via Whatsapp or Telegram peer support groups.
Our teaching and learning is rated GOOD by OFSTED and 85% of our learners achieve merit or distinction grades at end point assessment.
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Level 2 Certificate: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: course details, themes and topics
Course Summary
Qualification: Level 2 Certificate: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Awarding Body: Pearsons
Program Duration: 6 months
GLH: 180
Hour required weekly: approx 6 hours
Units to complete: 11
Entry Requirements: none
Course costs: Free*
(subject to eligibility)
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: Course Content
Our Level 3 Diploma: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools programme us structured around 12 core units of study including:
- Induction, skills assessment and leaning planning
- Children’s development
- Safeguarding
- Roles and responsibilities
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- How schools are run
- Promoting equality diversity and inclusion
- S.E.N.D and the Equality Act 2010
- Codes or conduct and policies
- Giving purposeful feedback to pupils
- Reflective practice
- Good team work
- … and more !
Virtual classrooms are delivered using Zoom or Teams and are arranged on flexible basis with plenty of interactive learning and breakouts.
How We Teach: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
At ABM Training UK Ltd we deliver our Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools certificate courses using a blended learning model. Your course is made up of 6 components parts and you are guided through these by your tutor:
- Onboarding: Residential and / or Nursing Care
- Virtual Classrooms: these are delivered online using Zoom or Teams. We’ll teach how to participate and give you top tips about getting the most out of this exciting way to learn. VCs cover all the main topics / units on your course
- E-learning: your course includes 6 units of e-learning. These focus on particular core themes or topics and expand further some of the things you studied in your virtual classroom
- Assignments: you complete and submit a series of pieces of work which are marked by your tutor.
- 1-2-1s and Tutor Groups: Your tutor meets with you regularly to review your learning and plan your next steps with you.
ABM Training is officially rated as a GOOD provider by OFSTED.
Maths and English
Everybody who works towards a qualification with ABM Training is encouraged to improve their English and maths. Our Functional Skills Academy works with you to assess and understand your current skill level, strengths and weaknesses. Our specialist English and maths tutors build an individualised programme of study to help you build skills and confidence before preparing them for exams and assessments. We offer certification at Level 1 and Level 2. Our work is supported by the NCFE Skills Builder platform – a great, tutor supported online learning platform.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: 1-2-1 support
Your Level 3 Diploma: Supporting Teaching and Learning tutor will meet with you each month to provide 1-2-1 learning support and feedback. These sessions are designed to:
- assess your learning
- review and explain grading
- give and explain feedback on submitted work
- prepare for final portfolio assessments
You can access your personal course tutor by email, telephone, text or via the Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Whatsapp or Telegram group.
Eligibility and Costs ?
Anybody can join an ABM Level 2 Certificate: Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course but costs vary depending on your eligibility. Here are the key things to think about. Are you:
Unemployed, living in London, no previous level 3 qualification ? If the answer is yes then this course is fully funded and FREE to you.
Are you employed in London and supported by your employer ?
If you are being supported by your employer then they will be charged 50% of the total cost of this course and the rest is covered by a Government grant. There is no cost to you as the learner.
Are you living outside of London ?
If you are living outside of London the costs of your course are fully charged. This means that either you or your employer will need to pay the full course fee but we can arrange that to be paid in staged payments.
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