Could i get a job as a teaching assistant whilst training in nvq2 supporting the teacher and learning?
Specific qualifications are not normally required for entry to Teaching Assistant (TA) posts, although some schools and local authorities ask for some. Qualifications, such as those in early years childcare and education or playwork, may help you to get a first job. Once employed, there is a framework of national occupational standards and associated qualifications to help develop your skills. The qualifications you may take and the training you receive will vary depending on the school and nature of the job; an induction programme is normally provided. There are NVQs at levels 2 and 3 in supporting teaching and learning in schools. NVQs can be gained by assessment in the workplace. A number of awarding bodies, such as CACHE, OCR, Edexcel and City & Guilds, offer vocationally-related qualifications, e.g. level 2 and 3 certificates in supporting teaching and learning in schools. The Open University offers a course in supporting learning in primary schools. Relevant foundation degrees ca
