This nationally recognised qualification is for you if you work in any classroom or learning support role for at least 10 hours per week in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
It will help improve your skills and progress your career and is especially designed for people who would like to become a teaching assistant, learning support assistant or a SEN assistant.
The focus of the course is to train you further in child development, health and safety, building relationships and supporting pupils' learning. With the extra skills and knowledge will come growing confidence and the opportunity to demonstrate competence to employers in order to advance your career.
Average of 10 hours per week working in a school, either paid or voluntary.
As a competence qualification it will need the support of an employer. Learning will be varied and will include workplace learning and training workshops run by our expert tutors with PowerPoints, videos, tutor-led group discussions and group work so you will get to meet other people on a similar journey to you.
There is also a requirement of a few hours of individual and home study and there may be the requirement of witness testimonies from the workplace. You will have one-to-one session with your tutor and access to online resources. Your tutor will regularly visit the workplace to observe you carrying out the job to complete the competence element and to give you training and feedback. A e-portfolio will be used for collection and submission of evidence.
Learners must achieve 30 credits in total from a combination of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover general aspects of school and classroom support, learners can then choose specific optional units that match their particular work role or school environment.
Those who develop in their role through this qualification can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
The cost of the course is £774 but you could be eligible for full or part funding - Discretionary Support Funds or an Advanced Learner Loan.
There are eligibility requirements to have the course fully funded including being a current UK resident, aged 19+ and having lived in the EU for at least 3 years - please enquire with our enrolment team.
Check for learner loans available for the full amount of the course by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Loan eligibility doesn't depend on your income and there are no credit checks. You'll have to pay your loan back when both the following apply:
Loan Bursary Fund
You may also be eligible for money from the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Fund if you need help with some costs while studying, for example childcare, travel or trips related to your course.
More information on funding options is available here: https://sslcourses.co.uk/courses/fees-funding-loans
Must have school experience and a current position in a school.
Location |
Bridgwater
Eastover Primary SchooL, Wellington Road
Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5EX |
Day | Wednesday |
Start | Any |
Finish | 21/04/2020 |
Time | 09:00 - 11:30 |
Sessions | 14 |
Code | FF2BW02 |
Cost | £0.00 |
Location |
Frome
Christchurch St
Frome Somerset BA11 1EB |
Day | Wednesday |
Start | Any |
Finish | Varied |
Time | 09:30 - 15:30 |
Sessions | 22 |
Code | FF2FR04 |
Cost | POA |
Location |
Taunton
Courtenay House, Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton Somerset TA1 2PX |
Day | Thursday |
Start | Any |
Finish | Varied |
Time | 09:30 - 15:30 |
Sessions | 22 |
Code | FF2TA02 |
Cost | POA |
Location |
Wells
SS&L
Portway Wells Somerset BA5 2QF |
Day | Tuesday |
Start | Any |
Finish | Varied |
Time | 09:30 - 15:30 |
Sessions | 22 |
Code | FF2WLB01 |
Cost | POA |
Location |
Yeovil
SS&L
2nd Floor, Dolphin House, 21 Hendford Yeovil Somerset BA20 1TQ |
Day | Thursday |
Start | Any |
Finish | Varied |
Time | 09:30 - 15:30 |
Sessions | 22 |
Code | FF2YED01 |
Cost | POA |
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