Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2
If you're aspiring to become a Teaching Assistant, this course is the perfect place to start. It will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond.
Through this comprehensive programme, you'll explore key areas such as -
- child development - understand behavioural patterns, developmental influences, and how to support positive growth
- safeguarding - learn and understand the legislation and policies that keep children safe, and learn how to apply them in real-life settings
- school operations - explore how schools and colleges function, health and safety protocols, and how to foster a supportive learning environment
with expert guidance and practical knowledge, you’ll be well-prepared to support both pupils and teachers - and take on new opportunities in the world of education.
Course information
During this course you will cover the following -
- schools and colleges as organisations
- support health and safety in a learning environment
- understand how to safeguard children and young people
- understand how children and young people develop
You will gain the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in supporting teaching and learning
Entry requirements
- You must be 19 or over to enrol on this course
- GCSE Grade (D/3) and above in maths and English (or equivalent)
- You must be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. You will need to complete over 250 hours of placement whilst undertaking this qualification
- Your placement needs to allow for skills application with babies and young children to meet the assessment criteria for this qualification
- You will be required to have a DBS to support your placement. We can help you to apply for this but you must have a form of photo ID and the relevant documentation to complete it as per Government regulations
- You will need access to a computer to complete your assignments
Course duration
40 weeks
Course fees
Fees apply to the 2025/2026 academic year which runs from September 2025 to August 2026
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If you are eligible for a fee remission, the course may be free for you to attend