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Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Assistant (Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) – RQF

  • Credits – 30
  • TQT – 300
  • GLH – 188
  • Units – 11
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Focus Awards
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/7118/2

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.

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Unit Structure
  • 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

Overview

The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL accredited 100% online,
competency-based Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification. This qualification is suitable for those interested in working
as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant. This qualification provides the knowledge and understanding
needed to work directly with young people or children to support the assessment for learning, developing
relationships, promoting equality and diversity, and understanding how to safeguard children and young people
’s well-being

Scope of this Qualification

This Level 2 Certificate is for those who wish to become a teaching assistant or those working in primary, secondary or
special schools as Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, or Early Years Setting,
etc.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is designed to be completed online at your own pace that suits you the
best. This Level 2 course can take as little as 4 weeks or up to 9 months for you to become a qualified teaching
assistant. You have a great opportunity of fast-track completion earlier at the pace and time of your choice. The
qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE) with compete online tutor support to facilitate
you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this OFQUAL regulated Level 2 qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and
externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignment, detailed
guidance for which will be provided by the tutor, and witness testimony signed by your supervisor at your work place.
You will receive tutor support once you are enrolled on our online VLE to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools helps learners enhance their career profiles. Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following qualifications:

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Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, the learners must be 16 years or above to get themselves enrolled in this course.

Practical Requirements

As this is a competence-based qualification, learners are required to be employed or hold a
placement within an appropriate school environment, so they can demonstrate their skills
and progression. You must be supervised by a qualified teacher willing to attest to a range of
activities undertaken and to oversee your practical evidence gathering.

How will I be assessed?

All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments submitted to and marked by your course tutor. For some units, you must provide witness testimony to meet the assessment criteria requirement.

Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

    You will be able to:

    • Develop your understanding and knowledge surrounding the roles and responsibilities involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools.
    • Understand legislative guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.
    • Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people.
    • Develop professional and technical skills and knowledge and an understanding of the importance of positive relationships within a school.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with children and young people.
Full Payment

Standard


£239

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£270

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£290

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Standard


£275

  • £68.71/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£302

  • £75.58/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£54.97

  • £54.97/Month

  • No. of instalments
    6

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Why choose BSLM?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course is suitable for those currently working or who wish to undertake a job as a teaching assistant. It is also suitable for initial training.

The course requires 12 credits to be completed.

This course is for anyone who is looking to start a career as:This course is for anyone who is looking to start a career as:
  • Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant
  • Senior Teaching Assistant
  • Special Educational Needs Assistant
  • Support Teacher
  • Classroom Assistant

This course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.

This is a knowledge-based qualification. The learners do not need any work placement to complete this course.

You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in this course at our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

This qualification is nested. Qualifications within the nested suite allow students to be upgraded to a qualification of the same standard and subject within the scope of the Award, Certificate, and Diploma structure.

There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 1 week (fast track) or up to 4 months.

Have a quick look at the following chart for TA courses to know which course suits you the best:

Yes, our courses are accredited by recognised awarding bodies.

Yes, our courses are accredited by recognised awarding bodies.

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