Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant)

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The Award has two mandatory units:

• Unit 1 Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Unit 2 Effective Communication within a Safe Environment

Each unit is separately assessed and can be separately certificated. You must successfully achieve both units in order to gain the full award.

On completion of the award, you will be able to:

• Understand how to support teaching and learning
• Promote diversity, equality and positive behaviour
• Understand child development
• Observe, monitor and record childrens' progress
• Communicate with young learners
• Support colleagues in school
• Plan activities and manage behaviour
• Describe school policies and procedures
• Be more confident when applying for work in schools