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Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (RQF)
The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools online course is for those looking to understand the support role in schools. It gives training and knowledge about supportive roles, a solid foundation for progressing to the Level 2 Certificate. No prior qualifications or school placements are required, making it an accessible starting point for anyone interested in this field.
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Course Overview - Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course
The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL-accredited, fully online qualification for those pursuing a career as a teaching assistant. This theory-based course teaches learners the skills to support teaching, promote equality, and ensure children's and young people's welfare in school settings. Key topics include safeguarding, creating professional relationships, and understanding equality, diversity, and inclusion.
No prior qualifications or experience are required to enrol. Graduates can move on to the Level 2 certificate qualification and pursue roles such as teaching assistants, learning support assistants, SEN teaching assistants, or positions in early years, primary, secondary, or special schools.
Course Duration and Delivery
The Level 2 course allows flexible, online completion at your own pace. You’re allowed up to 12 months to finish the course, ensuring you have all the necessary time.
During this period, the course is assessed through written assignments you complete and upload for grading on our online portal.
What Will I Learn
- Professional roles of Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Child development and welfare
- Awareness of special educational needs
- Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people
- Providing support for individual learners and small groups
- Developing skills to promote positive working relationships
- Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment
Course Assessment
Assessment for this course is based on written assignments. Learners will complete and submit these assignments to their course tutor, who will evaluate and provide feedback. This course does not have any practical requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must be at least 16 to enrol in the course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a UK OFQUAL-accredited, fully online, theory-based course for those pursuing careers as teaching assistants or other school support roles.
This course is ideal for individuals interested in roles such as teaching assistants, learning mentors, pastoral support assistants, or SEN teaching assistants in primary, secondary, or special schools.
No, there are no prior qualifications or school placement requirements. However, learners must be at least 16 years old.
Key topics include child development, safeguarding children, promoting equality and inclusion, professional relationships, and understanding school organisation and policies.
The course is 100% online, allowing learners to complete it at their own pace within 12 months.
Assessment is based on written assignments submitted online. There are no practical placement requirements for this qualification.
Learners can access unlimited tutor support and resources, ensuring guidance throughout the course.
Yes, this course provides a foundation for progressing to the Level 2 Certificate in Support Work in Schools or similar qualifications.
Yes, the course is nationally recognised, OFQUAL-regulated, and accepted by all schools in the UK.
Yes, flexible payment plans and discounts for group enrolments are offered.