NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

What does the qualification cover?

This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships.

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It is also a must-have for all those undertaking Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

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Who is it suitable for?

Anyone who is working in a role that supports pupils’ learning.

As well as providing an excellent knowledge base, this  Level 2 Certificate is ideal for:

• Students who want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification

• Those aspiring to achieve a career as a teaching assistant or working in a school or college setting

• Learners who want to kickstart their knowledge and further their career

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What are the entry requirements?

You should be at least 16 years old. It would also be beneficial for students to have basic IT skills and be fluent in the English Language.

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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning [603/2476/4]

Units

1. Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations

2. Understand Children and Young People's Development

3. Safeguarding Children and Young People

4. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in a Learning Environment for Children and Young People

5. Maintain Relationships With Children and Young People

6. Support the Health and Safety of Children and Young People

7. Support Positive Behaviour in a Learning Environment for Children and Young People

8. Contribute to Teamwork in a Learning Environment

9. Understand Children and Young People's Play and Leisure

10. Promote an Effective Learning Environment

11. Provide Displays in a Learning Environment

 

Target Group

This qualification is part of the new suite of Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications.

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About this qualification

 

The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.

It’s aimed at learners working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.

 

What are the entry requirements?

The minimum age for a learner taking this qualification is 16 years old.How is this qualification structured?

 

There are 11 mandatory units in this qualification.

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Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

Learners will need to be working or on a practical placement for the duration of the course in a learning environment (school or college) as they need to show competence in both skills and knowledge.

 

What related qualifications can you progress to?

This qualification shares 3 mandatory units with the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges (603/2478/8) and, therefore, provides opportunities for direct progression for those learners transitioning from the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges to this level 2 certificate.

 

Funding for our qualifications

Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our community funding page.

 

As a learner will need to record your  evidence and compile portfolio via our online learner portal.

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Minimum Age

16

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Progression Opportunities

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How is it assessed?

Students will be required to complete a number of assignments. Your personal tutor will review, mark and provide you with feedback on your work.

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All units are internally assessed. Assessment enables the learner’s workplace practice to provide evidence for individual units as well as the whole qualification. This course requires an assessment of your practical skills within your working environment. It is essential that you secure a placement that can provide you with a suitably qualified teacher and workplace assessor who can observe you, comment on your skills and write a report to meet the assessment requirements. This direct observation will be used as evidence towards your qualification. Methods of assessment could include:

• Observation of practice

• Witness evidence when directed by the sector skills assessment strategy

• Professional discussion

• Reflection on own practice in real work situations

• Written assignments

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COURSE DURATION

Do you need to be working or volunteering to take the qualification? Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement, as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

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How long does it take to complete?

You can usually complete it in 6 months online and 5 months (online or blended online learning.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE COURSE?

• Dedicated personal tutor support

• Dedicated student support

• Assignment marking and feedback

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ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

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HOW DO I GET MY WORK ASSESSED?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you via your online learning platform. On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded your NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

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HOW TO SIGN UP

You will need to complete our enrolment form and payment details will be sent to you.  Once received a member of the team will contact you, to answer any questions you may have.