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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.
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.
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.
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.
Successful completion of this level 2 award in support work in schools course enables learners to proceed to the following qualifications:
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6939/4
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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.
There is no practical requirement for this course.
All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments submitted to and marked by your course tutor.
You will be able to:
£149(incl. VAT)
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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.
£171(incl. VAT)
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£206(incl. VAT)
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.
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 Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to work as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or classroom helper in a primary, secondary, or special school. It’s also suitable for those already working in a school who want to gain a formal, nationally recognised qualification.
There are no formal entry requirements. You simply need to be aged 16 or over and have a reasonable standard of written English to complete the assignments. No prior qualifications or experience in education are needed.
Our courses are Ofqual-regulated through Focus Awards, a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training qualifications. You can verify their approved status on the official Ofqual register: https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
This course will open doors to your new career supporting children in a school environment.
No. This is a knowledge-based qualification, so a work placement is not required. You can complete the course entirely from home.
You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in the course on our online virtual learning environment (VLE).
The recommended duration is up to 4 months, with a maximum of 6 months. However, a fast-track option is available if you wish to complete the course in as little as 1 week.
The course covers the following mandatory units:
The Level 2 Award provides a foundational understanding of the teaching assistant role, while the Level 3 Certificate offers a deeper, broader scope of knowledge and skills. You do not need to complete Level 2 before enrolling on Level 3 — you can start at whichever level best matches your experience and career goals.
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<li><strong>Total Qualification Time (TQT):</strong> 120 hours</li>
<li><strong>Guided Learning Hours (GLH):</strong> 80 hours</li>
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