Support Work in Schools Level 2

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This qualification introduces the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school. It applies to many full-time and part-time support roles – such as classroom assistant, administrative work, site support and technical jobs. It covers roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.

A smiling woman hands coloured pencils to a young child who is excitedly reaching for them during an activity at a table.

This qualification will build your confidence and improve your skills to support children and young people effectively.

It opens rewarding career opportunities with the personal satisfaction of making a positive difference to the lives and futures of children and young people.

This qualification is a key element of our very popular Teaching Assistant course.

Support Work in Schools Level 2 includes:

Understanding schools and colleges as organisations
Understanding the development of children and young people
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Children and young people’s Health and Safety
Safeguarding children and young people
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in work with children and young people

A male classroom assistant leading a group of young children in a stretching activity on a classroom floor.

Once you have achieved your Support Work in Schools Level 2 Award, our expert advisors can help you to plan your new career. Supported by our fully equipped Sefton based Next Steps Centre and Central Liverpool Job Shop, we will work with you to put your new qualification to use – and make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.