Who Should Attend?
The Level 2 & 3 NVQ Teaching Assistants are work-based
qualifications for those who work with teachers in classrooms
supporting the learning process in primary, secondary and
special schools. This includes those with a general support
role and those with specific responsibilities for a pupil,
subject areas or age groups.
Why Attend?
It is designed for those who are new to the role of teaching
assistant and whose responsibilities are limited in scope.
The teaching assistants work under the direction of the
teacher, whether in the whole class or on their own with an
individual or small group of pupils.
Qualification Framework
Teaching Assistants, Level 2: 7 Units required; 4 mandatory
units plus 3 from 5 optional units.
Teaching Assistants, Level 3: 10 Units required; 4 mandatory
units plus 3 from 19 optional units. The optional units are
in 4 groups and candidates must include 1 unit from each
group plus any 2 others.
Course Duration
The time frame for the course is between 12 to 18 months, but
we plan to complete it within 12 months.
Assessment
City & Guilds external Exam and Portfolio Assessment.
After the Course..
Candidates who are successful on one or more units will get a
certificate of units Credit. Where appropriate a full NVQ
certificate is issued once they have completed all the units
necessary for a particular level.