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.

The level 2 Certificate is aimed at learners working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.

Learners can be employed or be volunteering in a placement of at least 2 full days per week or a minimum of 30 hours per week as an Apprentice.

You will be assessed on the units by creating a portfolio of evidence to prove your knowledge and competency. These assessments could include observations of work practices, written assignments, reflective practice and professional discussion.

• Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning

11 Mandatory Units as follows

Unit Titles:

• Understand schools and colleges as organisations
• Understand children and young people’s development
• Safeguarding children and young people
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people
• Maintain relationships with children and young people
• Support the health and safety of children and young people
• Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people
• Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment
• Understand children and young people’s play and leisure
• Promote an effective learning environment
• Provide displays in a learning environment