Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

This qualification is an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It will predominantly focus on support staff roles working directly with children and young people in the learning environment

The dates and times for the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges are as follows:

Day(s) – Tuesday and Wednesday Time: 09.30am – 14.00pm – Start Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025 – Finish Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026

The course will only run during term time.

For information of how to enrol on this course please contact

Email: adult.education@cirencester.ac.uk, Tel: 01285 640994

Who is the level 2 course for?

This qualification is aimed at those who are thinking of working in a school or college setting.

What topics are covered?

The mandatory units for this qualification are as follows:

Understand Schools and Colleges as organisations.
Understand Children and Young People’s Development.
Understand Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: written assignments, tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, charts or diagrams or setting up an information board.

Eligibility and Cost

To enrol onto this course learners must be aged over 19 from the 31/08/24. Required to have been a UK/EU citizen for at least 3 years.

This course is fully funded if you meet the above eligibility criteria and are:

Employed and earning an annual salary of less than £25,000
Unemployed and in receipt of state benefit.

Students should already possess or be willing to work towards a level 2 qualification in both Maths and English. This is due to jobs in this industry requiring this to be considered for perspective roles.