L2 Skills Bootcamp in Supporting Teaching & Learning

COURSE

L2 Skills Bootcamp in Supporting Teaching & Learning

A Government funded, 14-week Level 2 programme

The Skills Bootcamp in Supporting Teaching & Learning is a Government funded, 14-week Level 2 programme designed to equip adult learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to work directly with children and young people across primary, secondary, and special schools, as well as colleges. It provides a robust foundation in supporting learning, promoting positive behaviour, and fostering inclusive classroom environments.

Learners gain hands-on experience through practical placements, enabling them to demonstrate competence in real workplace settings and apply theory to practice. The programme features a fast-track interview process, including opportunities for roles within local schools and colleges.

This comprehensive programme includes Paediatric First Aid, FAA accredited and delivered in person — a valuable skill for those wishing to work with children. The course prepares learners for real-world scenarios in schools and lays a strong foundation for career progression.

The Skills Bootcamp blends live virtual classrooms (3 days per week) with in-person support and workshops, creating an engaging, practical learning experience led by experienced educators.

The programme also includes an Employability Workshop delivered by a professional recruiter from Worldwide Education Recruitment, covering CV writing, interview techniques, and mock interviews to help learners prepare for real job opportunities.

Funded by Buckinghamshire Council and supported by the Department for Education, this Skills Bootcamp is completely free for eligible learners and offers a clear route into employment or further training in the Education sector.

This fully funded Skills Bootcamp is available to individual learners—whether you are employed, unemployed, or self-employed—at no cost. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain the skills, practical experience, and direct access to employment opportunities in the Education sector.

The programme is also available to schools and colleges looking to upskill their staff. Employers can train their staff members at a fraction of the usual cost, contributing just 10% of the total course fee if they are an SME, or 30% for larger organisations. This represents outstanding value—roughly equivalent to the cost of a standard first aid course—while providing a comprehensive professional development programme designed to build expertise in supporting children in a classroom environment.

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Qualification Overview

This Skills Bootcamp is suitable for:

Adult learners who are resident in Buckinghamshire, are aged 19+, have RTW in UK and meet the residency eligibility criteria
Individuals who are seeking a career change, returning to work, are unemployed and looking to upskill to be able to find a job in the education sector
Self-employed individuals who are seeking to gain new skills in order to find new work opportunities
Employed workers whose employer is based in Buckinghamshire and who requires their workers to upskill in order to develop their role/ start a new role within the Company.

FUNDING CRITERIA

This is a DfE funded programme and it’s free for all learners who meet the following criteria:

– Aged 19+
– Resident of Buckinghamshire
– Have Right to Work in UK
– Hasn’t completed another skills bootcamp within the last 12 months

Progression opportunities

The programme includes a fast-track interview for local TA positions, enabling learners to quickly transition from training to employment.

Planned Programme Outcomes

Progression to employment within Buckinghamshire’s schools and colleges in teaching assistant or classroom support roles (minimum 12 weeks, full- or part-time).
Progression to Apprenticeship, particularly the Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.

Qualification Reference Number (QRN)

603/2476/4

Total qualification time (TQT):

14 weeks

Guided learning hours (GLH)

243

Accreditation

Ncfe CACHE

Mode of Delivery

Blended

Entry requirements:

– Aged 19+
– Level 2 English or equivalent
– Have Right to Work in UK

Mandatory Units

Portfolio of Evidence
Direct observation by a qualified Assessor
Written assignments and reflective discussions aligned with the assessment criteria

Assessment

Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration

Real Work Environment (RWE)

Learners will need to be working or on a practical placement for the duration of the course in a learning environment (school or college), as they need to show competence in both skills and knowledge.