This course is designed for people interested in becoming a teaching assistant in either a school or college environment. The course is a blend of work based and classroom based learning and includes some compulsory placement hours.
Learners will require a work placement in a classroom support environment, the College can support learners with this by providing work placements opportunities in post 16 classes at the College.
Any learner who successfully completes this course will be offered a job interview for any suitable learner support employment positions that are available in the College
The Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.
You will also learn about ALN support - this qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills around supporting individuals with learning disabilities. It is aimed at learners who support individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job role.
You’ll need: 4 GCSEs at grades A*–C, or a Level 2 Extended Certificate with a Pass or higher. Grade CD or above in GCSE English or Welsh Language, or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Communication achieved within the last two years Grade D or above in GCSE maths, or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 1 Numeracy achieved within the last two years. NB: all learners need to gain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check at the point of enrolment.
After I looked into studying Childcare at Cardiff and Vale College, I knew it was the right course for me. The learning environment here is great and there’s so much support available. I am dyslexic, but the tutors here have all been so helpful all throughout the course. I can be quite anxious when it comes to meeting new people, but even within the first week I felt settled here. Studying here also gave me the opportunity to participate at Skills Competition Wales 2023 in Childcare – which I went on to win! I plan on progressing from Level 2 to Level 3 here at the College and then train to be a Speech and Language Therapist, helping children and young adults with their communication skills.
You can continue to progress in Education to a level 3 qualification, or enter the workforce as a Teaching assistant.