SEEVIC

What will I do?

On the course you will cover 2 units:

• Teaching and learning in schools
• Effective communication within a safe school environment

The teaching and learning in schools unit is about the support you will provide to the teacher and the pupils to ensure effective teaching and learning. You will look at the development of children and young people, the role of play and the routine in everyday work. You will also learn about ways to support children and young people during key transitions in their lives.

The effective communication within a safe school environment unit requires you to examine how you interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults.

It requires you to examine the importance of effective communication and of valuing people equally. You will develop an
understanding of keeping children safe and also of aspects of your professional responsibilities and development.

Entry requirements

You need a minimum of 60 hours of placement work on a paid or voluntary basis working in a primary, secondary or
special school as a teaching assistant. We recommend that you have a signed letter from the school headteacher
supporting your application, and that you have opportunities to help with literacy, numeracy and ICT classes.
It is also recommended that your English Language skills are at GCSE Grade D or above.

Assessment

The course is assessed by the completion of two written assignments of 2,000 words.

Progression

Successful completion of this course offers a progression pathway to CACHE level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.