Professional Development

About this qualification  

The Level 2 Certificate 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. It is aimed at learners working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges. 

 This qualification shares 3 units with the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges, providing learners with a direct progression route to the Certificate.  

Qualification structure  

Mandatory units  

•  Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations  
•  Understand Children and Young People’s Development  
•  Safeguarding Children and Young People  
•  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in a Learning Environment for Children and Young People  
•  Maintain Relationships with Children and Young People  
•  Support the Health and Safety of Children and Young People  
•  Support Positive Behaviour in a Learning Environment for Children and Young People  
• Contribute to Teamwork in a Learning Environment  
• Understand Children and Young People’s Play and Leisure  
•  Promote an Effective Learning Environment  
•  Provide Displays in a Learning Environment 

Assessment  

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: written assignments or tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.  

Placement requirements  

Learners will need to be working or on a practical placement for the duration of the course in a learning environment (school or college) as they need to show competence in both skills and knowledge.