Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Framework:

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level:

2/3

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During the Foundation Apprenticeship you will be working under close supervision of the class teacher, whose lesson planning and day-to-day direction will set the framework within which the individual works. On successful completion you will have the knowledge and skills that are applicable to the role in supporting teaching and learning in schools, including the underlying skills to operate as an effective employee in the sector.

Throughout Level 3, you will be working under the direction of the teacher who has overall responsibility for teaching and learning in the classroom but may have additional responsibilities, such as curriculum resources, cover supervision, extra-curricular activities and supporting pupils with additional needs.

You will contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating learning activities and will work alongside the teacher to support whole class activities, as well as working on your own with individuals or groups of pupils.

The following examples of relevant skills and attributes are offered as guidance to inform the recruitment and selection process for this apprenticeship:

• An interest in, and commitment to, working with children and/or young people;
• Ideally have some experience of working with children and young people;
• Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults;
• Motivated to succeed within the job;
• Willing to reflect on their own practice, learn and apply that learning in the workplace;
• Able to demonstrate that you have the potential to complete the qualifications which are part of the apprenticeship;
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team and communicate effectively with a range of people;
• An appropriate level of numeracy and literacy (in English or Welsh); and
• Willing to undergo a compulsory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check for suitability for working with children and young people.

Pathway options and levels

Further information

Duration

Level 2:  12 months

Level 3:  18 months

Progression routes

Level 2 Routes include:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools for those who have potential and opportunity to work at this level;
• Level 3 qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools;
• Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Play work or Youth work for those wishing to transfer to other areas of working with children and young people; and
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce, with appropriate experience. areas of the wider children’s workforce.
• Foundation degrees

Level 3: Routes include:

• Training and/or assessment for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status;
• Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce for those with appropriate experience;
• Level 4 qualifications in a relevant area;
• Foundation Degrees; and
• Those able to meet the initial teacher training (ITT) entry requirements can go on to achieve qualified teacher stat

Qualifications

Level 2: Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 3: Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 2

Apprentices must be keen to work in the sector to support teaching and learning in schools. They should have attention to detail and be willing to work in a team environment, whilst also being willing to work using their own initiative when required.

There is no specific requirement for individuals to achieve the level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship before embarking on the level 3 Apprenticeship. However, if embarking directly onto level 3, you will need to have the appropriate skills, experience and personal attributes for the level of work and study required

Level 2: No formal entry requirements.

Level 3

Apprentices must be keen to work in the sector to support teaching and learning in schools. They should have attention to detail and be willing to work in a team environment, whilst also being willing to work using their own initiative when required.

There is no specific requirement for individuals to achieve the level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship before embarking on the level 3 Apprenticeship. However, if embarking directly onto level 3, you will need to have the appropriate skills, experience and personal attributes for the level of work and study required

Level 3: No formal entry requirements.

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