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Learning Support Assistant Course

This Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges has been designed to give you the skills you need to work with and support children and young people in an educational setting. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part time support staff may fulfil, including administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles, and volunteers, as well as roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.

About the course

This Level 2 course is knowledge-based, so classroom experience isn’t necessary to complete the qualification. Assessments are integrated into the programme, so there’s no need to worry about the stress of a final exam. On completion of this course, you will receive the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People.

In order to gain accreditation and your certificate, the units in this course must be successfully completed in order. Take a look at the units you will be studying below, with an overview of what you can expect to learn in each of them.

Worried about distance? Our courses are conducted 100% online with access to online learning content, webinars, and one-on-one support from our tutors. Study entirely online, fitting your coursework around your schedule and commitments.

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£153/month

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and a Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

Accredited qualifications in the UK refer to formal educational programmes that are regulated and recognised by relevant authorities.
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What you'll learn

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Entry Requirements

  • Learners should be aged 16 and over, but otherwise, there are no specific entry requirements for this programme.
  • Learners must have access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. (Computer/laptop recommended). 

  • Level 2 equivalent in English is advantageous but not a necessity.

Key Aims of this course

  • Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations
  • Understand Children and Young People’s Development
  • Understand Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
  • Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
Safeguarding Children and Young People 

  • Understand Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

Suitable for

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs, or where English is an additional language. This course has a particular focus on young children, making it an excellent choice for those interested in primary school roles.

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