Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

Appropriately trained and deployed staff, supporting teaching and learning in schools, play a crucial role in supporting pupils, parents and colleagues. As skills, experience and knowledge increase these qualifications provide training for roles including - teaching, classroom and learning support assistant, special needs assistant, behaviour support assistant/coordinator, pastoral/welfare assistant, foundation stage assistant and team leader. Initially candidates are closely supervised by class teachers who develop lesson plans and day-to-day direction. Progression to advanced levels, working under the direction of a teacher with overall responsibility, allows for a varied range of responsibilities and duties including planning, implementing and evaluating learning activities and working alongside the teacher to support whole class activities.

To gain an NVQ you need to show you have certain skills and working with our staff you will find the best way to gain new ones - perhaps by trying new things at work, or by studying. NVQ's are assessed at work or in a simulated workplace. For each unit your assessor watches and asks questions as you perform a task, or looks at a portfolio of work that you've built as formal evidence of your learning. As you progress, your skills and knowledge will steadily increase.

If you would like to discuss whether this NVQ is appropriate for your current role or with a view to career progression, please contact your local ITEC North East Business Development Consultant.