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Mental Health & Wellbeing
NCFE Cache Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
Course Price: £400
Our Level 2 Support Work in Schools and Colleges qualification helps learners build essential awareness of safeguarding, communication, equality and inclusion, health and safety, and the different support roles involved in educational settings.

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L2 ASWSC Qualification Overview
The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges is an Ofqual regulated entry level qualification designed to prepare learners for a wide range of support roles within primary, secondary schools and college settings. Learners will gain an understanding of how support work is delivered as well as the key roles supporting teaching and learning.
Moreover, this course introduces learners to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. This covers a variety of different roles from admin and site support staff through to technical staff, volunteers and those who work directly with children and young people. Learners will also receive an insight into key topics such as safeguarding, communication, health and safety, equality and inclusion and school policies and procedures.
Entry Profile for L2 ASWSC Course
The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges course is appropriate for those people who are wishing to pursue a career in a school or college environment. This could be those just starting out in support work or already employed in support roles such as Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Classroom Support, Office/Administrative Staff, Site Support, Technician/Technical Staff or Volunteers.
Our Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools course is ideal for parents wishing to return to work, those thinking of changing careers or anyone with an enthusiasm for working with children and young people in an educational setting. Additionally, learners will acquire the skills necessary to understand a range of support roles within a school or college environment.
Post Qualification Pathways
After the successful completion of Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges course, learners may wish to continue their journey by taking on a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning course. This pathway help learners to progress from their current knowledge to more specialised training. Excelon Learning offers both courses with impeccable guided learning support offering to help the learner in gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to work in either a school or college setting. This qualification also allows learners to take their first steps into a teaching assistant position or support role in schools/colleges. Learners can also opt to advance to our following course:
- Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
More Details About L2 ASWSC Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
| Unit 1: Understanding Mindset | Unit 2: Business and Customer Awareness |
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NCFE is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: 603/2478/8
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 3 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
Payment Plans
Payment Plan Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
- 24/7 LMS access with expert support guidance
- Clear and Transparent Pricing
One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£400
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £460 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£76.67
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Reviews and Testimonials
Harry Max
Esabelle James
Excelon Learning, as a training provider, exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Obtaining my qualification was a seamless process, and the communication and feedback I received were consistently timely, helpful, friendly, and supportive. Overall, my experience was extremely positive, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them without hesitation.
Trevor
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.
Harold Gunther
Template of lesson plan and sample assignment provided proved extremely beneficial in navigating through the course. Their inclusion greatly facilitated my understanding and successful completion of the coursework.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges course is suitable for Anyone wanting to work, or about to start work, in a school or college setting. If you’re already in a position such as teaching assistant, classroom support worker, administrative worker, site support worker, technical staff or volunteer role and wish to learn more about schools systems and supporting roles within a school environment, then this course would be beneficial for you. It could also be useful for parents/carers, students or career changers looking to gain an understanding of working with children and wishing to further a career into teaching support.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the ASWSC course online.
No, you are not required to have previous teaching experience for enrolment of this course.Â
This qualification offers basic knowledge in health and safety but fails to qualify the learners to the specialist roles, but it does make them more likely to get hired in schools, colleges, and other educational settings.
Learners must be aged 16 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.Â
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.





Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.