Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2

Who is this course for?

Our Supporting Teaching and Learning course has been designed to give you an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. This is particularly relevant if you are interested in a teaching assistant role. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young peoples development, supporting children and young peoples positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.

What will I do on this course?

The mandatory units are:

• Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations
• Understand Children and Young People's Development
• Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in a Learning Environment for Children and Young People
• Maintain Relationships with Children and Young People
• Support the Health and Safety of Children and Young People
• Support Positive Behaviour in a Learning Environment for Children and Young People
• Contribute to Teamwork in a Learning Environment
• Understand Children and Young People's Play and Leisure
• Promote an Effective Learning Environment
• Provide Displays in a Learning Environment
• One day a week placement in a school or college local to you (150 hours per academic year)

You will need:

• 4 or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, which must include both English Language and maths. Ideally students will have at least one from English and maths at GCSE grade 4 or higher
• An enhanced DBS check

Or (for internal applicants):

• A relevant Level 1 qualification, such as Level 1 Diploma Introduction to Health, Social Care and Young People's Settings, and satisfactory progress in your English Language and maths last year
• An enhanced DBS check

You will be invited to an information session to help us ensure the course is right for you

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

01/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£670

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (qualification aim: 60324764)