Oldham College
Education & Childcare

Support Teaching and Learning Level 2 Certificate

Course Details

What will I Study?

Over the duration of this course you will develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in the school environment.
You will be supported to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the industry; learning about the role and responsibilities of the teaching assistant in terms of health and safety, safeguarding, keeping children safe in education, equality, diversity and inclusion and how to care for, plan and support activities for learning development and how to improve practice in schools.

How Will I Be Assessed?

This course will be assessed through a range of methods such as assignments, observation and professional discussion. It is internally assessed and external quality assured.

Entry Requirements

Before you start this course you must be employed or be volunteering in the role of a Teaching Assistant for a minimum of 12 hours per week for the duration of the course. Before you commence this course you must have a letter or email from your employer confirming that they agree to support you, and will give permission for the assessors to observe you in the classroom. There are no specific entry requirements for this course. However, your employer may require you to have a Level 2/Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English. 

Cost

The cost of adult courses and the availability of course funding is dependent upon your previous qualifications and personal circumstances. Please contact admissions@oldham.ac.uk for individual guidance.

Delivery Method

Classes for this course are currently on a Friday morning. However, this is subject to change. This diploma also has one to one assessment and mandatory observations of practice in the workplace.
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