support in schools

Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for anyone who is looking for a career within child and young person development.

No experience within this work environment is required for this course

What will I learn?

This course will cover the following topics:

  • Child and Young Person Development
  •  Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
  •  Communication and professional relationships with children, young people, and adults
  •  Equality, diversity, and inclusion in work with children and young people
  •  Schools as organisations

Cost

Fully funded eligibility criteria: 

  • Reside within the Lancashire, Warrington, Cheshire and Cumbria
  • Age 19+
  • In receipt of State benefits or earning less than £25,000 per year.

Self-funded costs

  • Classroom-based: £300
school support

What jobs could I apply for after this course?

You could apply for roles including:

  • Teaching assistant
  •  Midday assistant
  •  School administrator
  •  Mentor

What further courses could I study?

You could progress to:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training