Key Facts
- Starting
12 Sep 2024- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Time
- 09:30
- End Time
- 12:30
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 12 Sep 2024
- End Date
- 19 Jun 2025
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- KMP2012FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 600
- Starting
11 Sep 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Time
- 09:30
- End Time
- 12:30
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 11 Sep 2025
- End Date
- 2 Jul 2026
- Level
- Level 2
- Code
- KMP2012FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 600
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (City & Guilds 5329)
This is a nationally-recognised qualification designed to meet the national standards for teaching assistants. It is a work-based qualification for those who work with teachers in the classroom, supporting learning in primary, secondary and specialist schools. The course is suitable for people who are just starting their careers as teaching assistants or who have just started to volunteer in a school setting.
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Entry Requirements
A good standard of English is required.Applicants should be working in learning support at a primary, secondary or specialist school for the equivalent of one to two days per week. This course is ideally suited to those who work in a voluntary capacity or who are new to the role of Teaching Assistant.
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Course Content
The course contains nine mandatory units and a choice of one optional unit. Mandatory units are:- Child and young person development.
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
- Communication and professional relationships.
- Equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Support children and young people's positive behaviour.
- Maintain and support relations with children and young people.
- Support children and young people's health and safety.
- Support learning activities.
- Help and improve your own and team practice in schools.
There are 10 written assignments to complete over the year. In addition, you will be visited at least twice whilst working in the school. You will also collect evidence based on their work in schools. These tasks will then build into a portfolio of evidence submitted at the end of the course. There are no formal examinations.
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Progression Next Steps
Successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate could lead to progression onto Level 3 and/or employment as a Teaching Assistant in a school. Some students then go on to do a Foundation Degree or teacher training. -
Additional Information
Please apply on the link.
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Course Structure
The course is delivered by weekly sessions which are held at Kingston College on a Thursday morning. The course runs from September to July. In addition you are expected to be working or volunteering at least one day a week in a school setting (primary, secondary or special school). You should have a school placement ready to start at the beginning of September. -
Assessment Details
There are 10 written assignments to complete over the year. In addition, you will be visited at least twice whilst working in the school. You will also collect evidence based on their work in schools. These tasks will then build into a portfolio of evidence submitted at the end of the course. There are no formal examinations.
