The qualification is for those aspiring to want to work as part of a schools work force. Candidates should be looking to gain a placement in a school environment, aiming to complete around 120 hours placement as a minimum to ensure that they develop and evidence sufficiently their skills in the workplace. The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is a competence-based qualification and has been accredited as part of the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework QCF. This course will give you the skills and knowledge specifically for working within a school sector.

You will study units including:

- Promote children and young people's positive behaviour
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Child and young person's development
- Supporting learning activities
- Safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
- Improve team working
- Maintain and support relationships
- Health and safety