Whether you're in the classroom or on placement, this course helps you build
the knowledge and skills needed to support teaching and learning in schools.
It’s ideal for those looking to start a career in education.
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Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate Level 2
Level 2 - Intermediate
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Certificate Level 2
You’ll attend college one day a week and spend two days a week in a school
placement. Topics include child development, supporting learners with SEND, and
building professional relationships. You’ll take part in group work, case
studies and practical activities that link classroom learning with real-world
experience.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
James Watt College
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
You should be at least 16 years old with a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including English and maths. A DBS check is required.
There are no exams. You’ll be assessed through placement observations, written assignments, professional discussions and reflective journals. You’ll build an electronic portfolio of your work and evidence from your placement.
Progress to the T Level in Assisting Teaching or move into roles offering specialist support for pupils in primary, secondary or special schools.