The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is designed to develop your practical skills, confidence, and understanding of working in education, preparing you for a successful career as a teaching assistant.
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Course Details
The Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification includes mandatory units, work placement in a school to assess skills practice.
- Child and young people's development.
- Safeguarding.
- Communication/professional relationships.
- Supporting aspects of behaviour.
- Display work.
Placement is weekly minimum 12 hours per week.
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Entry Guidelines
- You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English Language at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level.
- If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English Language GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
- You will need a satisfactory DBS.
Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Upon completing this course, you can go on to study the T Level in Education and Childcare - Early Years Educator.
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Timetable
You'll be based at our modern Twelve Quays Campus, close to the waterfront, for four days each week—taking part in your Early Years and Education studies alongside your GCSE Maths and English Language lessons. You'll also spend one day a week in a work placement relevant to your course, gaining valuable real-world experience as you build the skills and knowledge for your future.
You will receive your individual timetable at the start of your course.
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Equipment Required
A suitable device, such as a laptop, to create your e-portfolio of work.
There is also a course textbook which would be helpful. This is also available from the college library.
You will complete a DBS with us before you start your work placement in a school.
You will need to purchase a placement uniform, there is bursary support available to help with the cost of the uniform.
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Assessment Methods
You will be assessed on your coursework and through direct observation of your skills practice in the workplace.
Kian Bough
Childcare & Development Student
I picked Wirral Met because of the work experience opportunities. I want to become a social worker to make a positive impact on a child's life. I was told I wouldn’t make it to college, but here I am in my second year, about to start a degree in childcare – keep set on your goals and keep doing your best.
