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Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (Teaching Assistant)

£800 £149
Limited Time Offer    All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Monthly instalment plans are available.

Credits – 12 TQT – 120 GLH – 80 Recommended Course Duration – Up to 4 Months Download Option to fast-track in 1 Week is available.

Unit Structure

  • Unit 1: Child and young person development
  • Unit 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
  • Unit 3: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
  • Unit 4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
  • Unit 5: Schools as organisations

Overview

The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL accredited 100% online, knowledge-based Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification. It is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career as a teaching assistant in a school setting.

Upon completing this level 2 award in support work in schools course, learners will be equipped with the skills necessary to work with children and young people, supporting teaching and learning and promoting equality within a school setting. The qualification focuses on safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, fostering professional relationships with children, and understanding equality, diversity, and inclusion. To begin this course, you do not need any prior qualification or experience.

Scope of this Qualification

This Level 2 Award is intended for individuals who want to work as qualified teaching assistants, learning support assistants, SEN teaching assistants, early years setting, or teaching assistants in primary, secondary, or special schools.

Duration and Delivery

The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools is intended to be accomplished virtually at your own pace. You can become a certified teaching assistant with this Level 2 qualification in as little as one week or as long as four months. A fast-track opportunity is provided to learners who wish to complete their course earlier. Our virtual learning environment (VLE) is used to provide this qualification, where you can learn with full support of tutors who will guide and help you in polishing your teaching abilities and to build a professional relationships with children.

Assessment and Verification

Our certified assessors assess each unit of this course internally, and then the awarding organisation verifies the results externally. The portfolio of work contains written assignments, regarding which the tutor will give thorough instructions on how to complete them. Once you are enrolled on our VLE, you will receive tutor support to help you achieve your objectives.

Progression

Focus Awards

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6939/4

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.
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entry

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, the learners must be 16 years or above to get themselves enrolled in this course.

Practical Requirement

Practical Requirements

There is no practical requirement for this course.

how I will be assessed

How will I be assessed?

All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments submitted to and marked by your course tutor.

Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

  • Develop the knowledge and skills in diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, communication, and understanding the school context.
  • Develop lifelong learning skills.
  • Understand the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education.
  • Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people's development.
  • Understand the importance of early intervention to support children and young people's speech, language, and communication needs.

Full Payment

Standard


£149(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £45

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£170(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£180(incl. VAT)


  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £15

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same,
regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline
is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.

Standard


£171(incl. VAT)

  • £42.84 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £45

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£188(incl. VAT)

  • £47.12 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £30

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£206(incl. VAT)

  • £34.27 (incl. VAT)/Month

  • No. of instalments
    6

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £15

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Why choose BSA?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited CertificationAccredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is for those who are working or wish to undertake a job as a teaching assistant in a primary, secondary or special school.

12 credits are required to complete this course.

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

This course is for anyone who is looking to start a career as:

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Midday Assistant
  3. Mentor

This course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.

This is a knowledge-based qualification. The learners do not need to have a work placement for this qualification.

You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in the course on our online virtual learning environment (VLE).

This qualification is nested. Qualifications within the nested suite allow students to be upgraded to a qualification of the same standard and subject within the scope of the Award, Certificate, and Diploma structure.

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Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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