Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    23 Sep 2025
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:30
    End Time
    13:30
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    23 Sep 2025
    Level
    Level 2
    Code
    MAB2059CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 705.50
L2 certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (NCFE)

This qualification will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in primary, secondary or special schools.

It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people's development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships

You will attend college for 1 day per week either a Tuesday or Friday

  • Entry Requirements


    Please book an appointment where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    You'll need a reasonable level of literacy and a paid or voluntary teaching support placement of six hours a week or more for the whole of your course.

    You'll need to arrange this before you enrol. It can be in a primary, secondary, school but not a nursery.

    There will be a materials cost of £40

  • Course Content


    Units in this qualification include Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations Understand Children and Young People's Development Maintain Relationships with Children and Young People Contribute to Teamwork in a Learning Environment

  • Progression Next Steps


    You can progress on the the Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications.

    You can further your knowledge by taking another course at the College.

    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

    During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

  • Additional Information


    All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies. Check our course and fee guidelines for further details.

  • Course Structure


    This course is covered by mandatory units

  • Assessment Details


    You will need to have a placement for approximately 4 hours per week in a school working with children in year 1 or above. It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This will include direct observation in the workplace, written assignments or tasks.