Course Information: QCF Level 2 and 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in SchoolsAbout this courseThe course is designed to provide professional development for people who work in school. In order to be eligible for level 3 you need to be employed as a teaching assistant but it is possible for voluntary assistants to gain the level 2 QCF.
This would be of great benefit if you are interested in a career as a teaching assistant or wanting career progression as it is a nationally recognised qualification which proves that you have achieved a high level of job competence.
The Level 2 qualification consists of 9 mandatory and 2 optional units. The Level 3 qualification consists of 11 mandatory and 4 optional units. The units are linked closely to the work you are doing in school e.g
1. Support pupils learning activities
2. Promote positive behaviour
3. How to keep children safe
4. Support children and young people's play
For further information please contact Gaynor Ainley email gaynor.ainley@maes.ac.uk Tel 01642 304215 Course entry requirementsYou do not need formal entry qualifications but all candidates will be offered the opportunity to brush up on literacy and numeracy skills, in line with current requirements for teaching assistants. Assessment and accreditationYou will be assessed through observation of your role in school and will develop a portfolio of work.
There will be more emphasis on how you support teaching and learning in a practical way and professional discussions with an assessor, in adddition to written evidence to establish your knowledge of the role.
Support will be offered through workshops, meetings with your assessor and work-based assessments. Who can I talk to to find out more?Gaynor Ainley 01642 304215 gaynor.ainley@maes.ac.uk For further advice on education and employment please contact our advice and guidance team on 01642 304212 or contact us online. | 
