Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) (13RW09AL/24)
Course details
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12:00 | 15:00 |
| Total | £543.00 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £430.00 |
| Exam Fees | £113.00 |
The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is an ideal qualification for anyone wishing to work as a teaching assistant in a school. This course is aimed at those who would like to take up their first role in a school, as well as those already employed, but who do not yet have a qualification in supporting teaching and learning.
This qualification covers a range of essential skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a support role and to understand your role and responsibilities, such as child and young person development, safeguarding, communication, equality and diversity and supporting learning activities.
To enable you to demonstrate your learning you must be spend a minimum of ten hours per week in school, either in a paid or volunteer capacity.
Please note that the exam fees for this course may be liable to change.
What will I learn?
You’ll learn about the role and responsibilities of the teaching assistant and will have the opportunity to demonstrate and apply your learning in a school environment as part of your work placement.
You will complete 11 units of learning in total; there are 10 mandatory units, plus one optional unit.
During your 10 mandatory units you’ll learn about:
- Child and young person development
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
- Schools as organisations.
You’ll also learn how to:
- Help improve own and team practice in schools
- Maintain and support relationships with children and young people
- Support children and young people’s health and safety
- Support children and young people’s positive behaviour
- Support learning activities.
For your optional unit you can also focus on one of the following areas:
- Prepare and maintain learning environments
- Provide displays
- Support children and young people at meal or snack times
- Support children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs
- Support children and young people’s play and leisure
- Support assessment for learning.
What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?
At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.
If you choose to join this Level 2 course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group and receive lots of encouragement to help you build your skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as to improve your confidence.
During your learning your tutor will give you advice to support you with your next steps and they’ll also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to, including help with developing your maths and English skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.
Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.
What do I need to join the course?
You must have successfully completed the 5-week Introduction to supporting teaching and learning in schools course, be confident in the use of IT and be working at Level 2 in your English skills.
You will also require a minimum of 10 hours a week in a school in either a paid or voluntary capacity, together with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
In order to join this virtual learning course you will need:
- A reliable internet connection, a webcam or camera and a computer or laptop. You may also choose to use a headset or earphones with a microphone attachment. You should ensure that you have a suitable place to study that is free from any distractions.
- You will need to have access to Microsoft Teams, which is available as a free download. One of our Customer Information Assistants will call and support you before the course begins to make sure that you have everything set up ready to access your virtual sessions.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
You’ll need to be set up with access to the Microsoft Teams learning platform. You’ll also need either a notebook and pen or a word-processing application (such as Microsoft Word) in order to take notes.
What could I do next?
Your tutor will work with you during your learning to support you in deciding your next steps. You may decide to work towards a qualification in English, maths or IT to support you with your future employment, or you may wish to consider further qualifications related to your work in schools, such as the Level 2 certificate in Awareness of bullying in children and young people or the Level 2 certificate in Behaviour that challenges in children.
Alternatively, you may decide to learn about mental health, neurodiversity or employability skills or explore our wider course offer, which includes topics such as photography, arts and crafts and mindfulness.
Can we help you to learn?
You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.