Our Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 course combines theory with practical study. It has been designed to provide you with a good understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children in a school environment such as how children develop their understanding, how to encourage learning and professional best practice.

You must source a school to provide you with a work placement for two days per week.

You will need:

• A good command of spoken and written English (working at Level 2 or equivalent)

You must source a school to provide you with a work placement for two days per week.

You will also have an interview at enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.

You will need to produce a portfolio of evidence to show that you have completed the performance criteria. This may include photos, written work, answers to questions and observation reports on your work with children.

You may be able to move onto a level 3 qualification and if currently volunteering look for full time employment.

You could continue your studies and gain additional qualifications at Level 3 and can progress to university if desired.

You could work as a qualified classroom assistant supporting the teacher and helping children in a primary school.

You will learn in dedicated classrooms, some will have access to computers for self-study, project work and class work. Other resources include access to learning materials in the Learning Centre.

Part time day: 2.5 hours per week and minimum 2 days working or volunteering in a primary school.

Adult Students (19+)

If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August before your course starts, are resident in London, and have the legal right to stay in the UK for at least 12 months, you may be eligible to study for free, depending on your circumstances and chosen course. For more information, please click here.

You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here.

Course Fee: £783.5

You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.