Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Train to Gain)

Twin’s City & Guilds NVQ is designed to meet the new National Occupational Standards for teaching assistants. It is a work-based qualification for those who assist teachers in the classroom, supporting learning in primary, secondary and specialist schools. It is a free, government-funded opportunity, under the Train to Gain initiative, to provide a sound academic and practical foundation to the classroom-based skills of learning support assistants.

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• Build on knowledge and performance acquired in the classroom
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification – free of charge
• Progress in teaching career (eg you can go on to take the Level 3 course)

Details

Why take this course?

• Gain the essential qualification for classroom assistants
• Thoroughly understand the principles behind your role
• Strengthen your on-the-job learning
• Prove your knowledge and standards of performance
• Progress to Level 3 Teaching Assistant programme
• Access all Twin’s IT and Careers & Guidance resources

Who is eligible?

What do trainees learn?

Learners will study and meet the following Units of Competence: Working in partnership with the teacher Working within the statutory and organisational frameworks Supporting inclusion Equality of opportunity Anti-discrimination Celebrating diversity Promoting independence Confidentiality Continual professional development

Assessment Each learner is asked to complete a number of tasks, based on their work in school. These tasks will build into a portfolio of evidence, submitted at the end of the course. There are no formal examinations, but they will be assessed in the classroom by our trainers and their own supervisors during the course.

Required modules (optional modules also available)

• Help with classroom resources and records:
• Organisation of the learning environment
• Classroom records
• Help with the care and support of pupils:
• Individuals and groups
• Provide support for learning activities:
• Support the teacher in planning and evaluating learning activities
• Support the delivery of learning activities
• Provide effective support for colleagues:
• Maintain working relationships
• Develop effectiveness in a support role

How to apply

• Contact the Twin Training team to register for an Open Day
• Attend the Open Day to meet the trainers and fully register for the course
• You can also apply for this course online and the Training Team will get back to you very soon.

Partners
Twin is pleased to provide this training programme in association with our partners: