Teaching Assistant - Level 2 Award
at ELATT, London · other provider
What the college says
Students who are still developing their English and/or are new to the UK education system can start with ‘Step to Teaching Assistant’. This is a Level 1 course which will give you an Award in Personal Development: Volunteering. Students who are fluent in English and have some experience can join our Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. This will give you an Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Students who are volunteering or working in a school can progress to the L2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools . We also offer the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools to students who are already working in schools. The course is usually one day a week (split into two mornings) for 12-16 weeks for the L1 and L2 Awards. The certificate and diploma will be another 18 -24 weeks. You will complete a portfolio for your assessment. You will learn about: how to support learning, equality, diversity and inclusion (levels 1 and 2) as well as child development, safeguarding and schools as organisations (level 2) and supporting children with special education needs in (level 3) .
What you need to get on
Willing to volunteer with children/young people or with ESOL adults Sufficient English to access the courses (minimum good Level 1, including writing) An interest in learning and education.
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
ELATT
Online
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Derby · East Midlands · 80 hours