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Certificate in supporting teaching and learning in schools

at Devon County Council, Exmouth · local authority

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate108 hoursFree

What the college says

This course is aimed at people new to the role of teaching assistant or learning support, in reception, primary and secondary education. You can be in a paid or volunteer role, but you will need to have regular hours with your school/placement prior to and during the course. If you are currently in a position that supports teaching and learning, this course can help you learn new skills and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

What you need to get on

You will need to be over 19, and working or volunteering regularly in a school environment, that allows you to demonstrate the skills-based part of the qualification. There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but you will need an appropriate level of literacy to complete your qualification and up to 2 hours per week study time. For online learning, you will access and use our teaching platform Google Classroom (we have introductory courses to help you use online classrooms).

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Devon County Council

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