To enrol on this course, you must:
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This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments.It covers all aspects of specialist support, including planning; delivering, and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development.
You can expect to study:
You will be required to produce a personal portfolio of evidence demonstrating your understanding and competence in practice of the learning outcomes of the Level 2 qualification. All students will attend a work placement to gain real work experience and be assessed by a qualified assessor.
On completion of this course, you can progress onto the Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges, a Level 5 Foundation Degree or specialist roles within the education sector.
Typically, students will go on to work in a school or college as a teaching assistant. Students may wish to look for work as a general classroom assistant or as a support assistant for individuals with specific learning needs.
