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Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Course Price: £550
This level 2 supporting teaching and learning in schools course focuses on developing practical skills for supporting teaching and learning in school settings.
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Self Led Learning – complete your course in weeks or up to 12 months.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification Overview
The Level 2 Certificate in supporting teaching and learning in schools is a work based qualification with a practical component aimed at equipping learners with the core knowledge and competencies necessary to support the learning of pupils in a school setting.
Our supporting teaching and learning in schools Level 2 course would shed light on the day to day duties expected of school support staff offering learners a better insight into how TAs can assist in facilitating the teaching and learning processes under the supervision of a qualified teacher in schools.
Entry Profile for L2 CSTLS Course
Our Level 2 certificate teaching assistants course would suit individuals either already employed or volunteering in a school and are interested in formalising their position with a recognised qualification. Ideally, the course is a perfect choice for aspiring teaching assistants, classroom assistants, learning support assistants, and those who work with pupils in any type of school setting dealing with a variety of learning needs such as SEN.
Post Qualification Pathways
On completing the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and learning in Schools online, learners can ideally proceed to the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, that offers opportunities to engage in more advanced classroom work.
Excelon Learning’s Level 2 teaching assistant course is also useful in advancing to permanent school-based jobs, education apprenticeships or additional childcare, education support or teaching opportunities as the course offers a solid foundation to pursue a career in the field of education.
Learners may also progress to any of our following programmes:
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
More Details About L2 CSTLS Course
Each unit will be marked against submission of a written assignment.
| Unit 1: Child and young person development | Unit 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people |
| Unit 3: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults | Unit 4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people |
| Unit 5: Help improve own and team practice in schools | Unit 6: Maintain and support relationships with children and young people |
| Unit 7: Support children and young people’s health and safety | Unit 8: Support children and young people’s positive behaviour |
| Unit 9: Support learning activities | Unit 10: Schools as organisations |
| Unit 11: Prepare and maintain learning environments |
With Ofqual regulation, our affiliated awarding body Focus Awards ensures its qualifications are consistent, credible and at par with regulatory standards.
Qualification Number: Â 601/7118/2
The course is delivered through our VLE via self-paced, structured modules, allowing learners to progress independently and move through each stage at their own pace.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans 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.
£550
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £632.50 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£105.42
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Frequently Asked Questions
Level 2 teaching assistant qualification is a work based qualification aimed at facilitating and developing knowledge and professional competencies required for support work within schools. The course builds on practical knowledge and skills necessary to help TAs assist in the learning and development of the pupils.
Yes. Learners have to be working, volunteering or be placed in a school setting as the supporting teaching and learning in schools Level 2 course requires a practical evidence of hands on work with pupils in a real classroom setting.
This Level 2 Certificate in supporting teaching and learning in schools online course is best suited for individuals looking to work as teaching assistants, classroom assistants, learning support assistants or any other role whereby individuals provide support to learners with special learning needs.
Learners at Excelon Learning will be expected to submit written assignments as assessment evidence for this course. Additionally, some parts of the qualification may require practical hands on work assessed through submission of witness testimonies from the workplace. Hence, learners should have a placement in a school setting to meet the requirement of practical component.
Since all courses on Excelon Learning are self paced, course completion depends on individual learners’ progress. However, majority learners are able to complete the course within a 6-12 month duration.
Absolutely, yes. Many of our learners end up undertaking the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning course. Undertaking this qualification helps them understand the intricacies of support work in schools in a much more comprehensive manner than the level 2 ultimately leading to better career progression.
Yes, our study model offers all courses on Excelon learning online through our user friendly VLE with expert guided learning support.
The Level 2 Certificate in supporting teaching and learning in schools course will equip learners to assist in teaching and learning under the supervision of a qualified teacher as higher level qualifications and QTLS/QTS statuses are normally needed to up skill towards independent classroom responsibility as a teacher.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, you may fill in our quick enquiry form and one of our admissions advisor will get back to you within 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.