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Level 2 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

The Level 2 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is an Ofqual-regulated, NCFE-awarded qualification that is the standard entry point into UK teaching assistant roles. Study fully online in 6 to 12 weeks, no exams, and start applying for classroom support jobs.

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  • 6 to 12 weeksDuration
  • 100% OnlineStudy Method
  • Not applicable UCAS ptsPoints Available
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Level 2 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 2
Qualification number600/0989/9
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK
Total credits15 credits
UCAS pointsNot applicable UCAS points
Typical study time6 to 12 weeks
Study method100% Online
Start dateStart anytime
Pay monthly£55.00 per month
Pay in full£649.00

This course is for you if…

  • ✓Want to start working as a teaching assistant in a UK primary or secondary school
  • ✓Are new to education and need a recognised entry-level qualification
  • ✓Want a short, focused course that fits around family or other commitments
  • ✓Enjoy working with children and supporting their learning
  • ✓Are considering teaching, SEN support, or early years as a longer-term career
  • ✓Want a stepping stone towards the Level 3 Diploma or HLTA status

Your career after this course

  • ✓Already hold a Level 3 or higher teaching assistant qualification
  • ✓Want a qualification that includes a guaranteed job placement
  • ✓Need a specialist SEN or higher-level qualification straight away
  • ✓Are looking for a qualification with a university degree pathway
  • ✓Want to work exclusively with children under 5 in an early years setting
  • ✓Need a qualification recognised outside the UK education system
About this qualification

What you'll learn

Every classroom in the UK depends on teaching assistants, the staff who support the teacher, work one to one or in small groups with pupils, and help lessons run smoothly. The Level 2 Award/Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is the recognised entry point into this role.

This Level 2 qualification is awarded by NCFE and quality-assured by Ofqual. It covers the fundamentals of the teaching assistant role: schools as organisations, child development, safeguarding, and how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom.

Training Qualifications UKRQF Level 2UCAS Not applicable100% Online6 to 12 weeksSelf-paced
What you'll need

Entry requirements

There is no minimum age or prior qualification required to enrol.

Basic English and Maths skills are helpful, since the course involves written assignments, but you do not need formal GCSEs to start.

There is no minimum study commitment, though most learners complete the course in 6 to 12 weeks studying a few hours a week.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

The qualification is assessed through written assignments and short knowledge checks. There are no formal exams.

You complete units on schools as organisations, child development, safeguarding and supporting classroom learning, each marked and returned with feedback.

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Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

02

Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

03

Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

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Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

Teaching Assistant

Typical salary range

£24,413 to £25,989

Support a class teacher, work with individuals or small groups, and help prepare classroom resources in a primary or secondary school.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Typical salary range

£19,000 to £27,000

Provide one to one or small group support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

Learning Support Assistant

Typical salary range

£23,656 FTE

Support pupils across a range of subjects and year groups, often working closely with SENCOs and class teachers.

Nursery Practitioner (progression route)

Typical salary range

£16,000 to £24,000

Move into an early years setting working with children from birth to 5, a common alternative progression route.

Pricing

Choose your payment plan

Same course, your choice of how to pay.

Pay Monthly

Recurring monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.

£55.00/month

Billed monthly

  • Full access to all course materials
  • Dedicated subject tutor
  • Live and recorded webinars
  • Certificate on completion
  • Pay by card, PayPal, Klarna
  • Spread cost with 0% interest
Best value

Pay in Full

Recurring annual subscription. Save versus monthly.

£649.00/year

Billed annually

  • Everything in Pay Monthly
  • Save 20% on the course price
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lock in lifetime materials access
  • Free downloadable course guide
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Everything else

What else you should know

Study support and platform

  • You get a personal tutor from day one
  • Log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop
  • Marking is done in 3 to 5 working days
  • Talk to our support team by phone, email or live chat
  • See your progress and next steps on your dashboard
  • Join the learner community forum when you want to chat to others

Funding and finance

  • Pay monthly to spread the cost with no interest
  • Pay in full and save versus monthly
  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime
  • We can send funding paperwork to your employer if they sponsor you
  • Our enrolment team will talk you through every option
  • 14 day money back guarantee on every enrolment

Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
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