Preparing to Support Learning Level 2 Course

This course is available to learners aged 16+ who are interested in working within a school as a teaching assistant, classroom assistant or learning support assistant. This qualification has been developed to support the professionalism of the learning support workforce. It provides the basis for an introductory programme which is appropriate for new and existing learning support practitioners. This course represents a minimum standard for practice as a learning support practitioner. 

A school placement is required to complete this course. If you do not have a placement you need to complete our Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. Click here

Course fees: £249.00 if paid in full.

Pay monthly option: £49 Deposit followed by 5 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £299.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan.

Entry requirements:

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1 hour micro learning work in a placement over the period of one year.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via mail or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 30 hours.

Provided materials:

• NCFE approved course pack
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
• NCFE registration
• Certification

Course syllabus:

Students must complete the following mandatory unit.

Unit One : Preparing to support learning

This unit aims to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of key issues relating to learning support practice and to enable the learner to evaluate and improve learning support practice.

1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of lifelong learning
2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learning support practice
3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key principles underpinning learning support practice
4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of approaches to learning
5 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to evaluate and improve learning support practice

Examination:

No examination is necessary

Assessment method:

Students are required to complete a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their learning against each of the assessment criteria of the course. Portfolios will be assessed by the tutor.

Qualification:



Preparing to Support Learning in schools NCFE level 2

This qualification provides students with a qualification listed on the NQF database and carries 6 credits. It provides progression to NVQ and supporting teaching in schools Level 3 and also provides progression into employment and HLTA status.

What is NCFE?

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that a learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. Learners successfully completing NCFE accredited programmes receive an externally accredited and nationally recognised NCFE certificate.

For more information on this award, click here