This is a vocational qualification for to prepare you for a career as a teaching assistant.
The Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification includes mandatory units, work placement in a school to assess skills practice..
- Child and Young Peoples Development.
- Safeguarding.
- Communication/Professional Relationships.
- Supporting aspects of behaviour.
- Display Work.
Placement is weekly minimum 12 hours per week.
To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:
A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 3, including English Language (or L1 Functional Skills in English) or Maths GCSE grade 3 (or L1 Functional Skills in maths)
Or a relevant Level 1 qualification and GCSE grade 3 in English language or Maths.>
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.
Assessment is via coursework and direct observation of skills practice in the workplace.
You could progress to these Wirral Met courses:
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Starting 8th September 2025 - Ending - 19th June 2026
REF N120R001
If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form