Teaching Assistant Course level 2

The NCFE Level 2 Teaching Assistant award can be awarded for candidates completing the four mandatory units listed below plus three optional units.

UNIT 1 Supporting the Teacher

• Element 1. The learning environment
• Element 2. Pupil behaviour
• Element 3. Observing and recording

 UNIT 2

• Element 1. Care and support
• Element 2. Health and hygiene
• Element 3. Child protection

UNIT 3

• Element 1. The National Curriculum
• Element 2. Planning, evaluating and
• assisting
• Element 3. pupils during all learning activities

 UNIT 4

• Element 1. Legal requirements
• Element 2. School organisation
• Element 3. Policies and procedures

Optional Units:

UNIT 5

• Element 1. Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment
• Element 2. Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment
• Element 3. Keeping Pupil Records

UNIT 6

• Element 1. Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
• Element 2. Support for Learners

UNIT 7

• Element 1. Supporting the Development of Reading Skills
• Element 2. Supporting the Development of Writing Skills
• Element 3. Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills

UNIT 8

• Element 1. Supporting the Development of Number Skills
• Element 2. Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills
• Element 3. Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space

UNIT 9

• Element 1. Working in Teams
• Element 2. Working with Colleagues
• Element 3. Working with other Professionals and Parents