Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Up to 85% limited time discount offer on specific courses! So, hurry up and avail this wonderful opportunity.                           Professional Course Bundles on offer!

Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Assistant (Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) – RQF

£1,000 £199

For Teaching Assistant (All Levels) bundle, click here

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/7118/2

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.

Unit Structure

Overview

The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL accredited 100% online, competency-based Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification. This qualification is suitable for those interested in working as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant. This qualification provides the knowledge and understanding needed to work directly with young people or children to support the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity, and understanding how to safeguard children and young people’s well-being.

Scope of this Qualification

This Level 2 Certificate is for those who wish to become a teaching assistant or those working in primary, secondary or special schools as Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, or Early Years Setting, etc.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is designed to be completed online at your own pace that suits you the best. This Level 2 course can take as little as 4 weeks or up to 9 months for you to become a qualified teaching assistant. You have a great opportunity of fast-track completion earlier at the pace and time of your choice. The qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE) with compete online tutor support to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this OFQUAL regulated Level 2 qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignment, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor, and witness testimony signed by your supervisor at your work place. You will receive tutor support once you are enrolled on our online VLE to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools helps learners enhance their career profiles. Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following qualifications:

Quick Enquiry

  • entry

    Entry Requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, the learners must be 16 years or above to get themselves enrolled in this course.

  • Practical Requirement

    Practical Requirements

    As this is a competence-based qualification, learners are required to be employed or hold a placement within an appropriate school environment, so they can demonstrate their skills and progression. You must be supervised by a qualified teacher willing to attest to a range of activities undertaken and to oversee your practical evidence gathering.

  • how I will be assessed

    How will I be assessed?

    All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments submitted to and marked by your course tutor. For some units, you must provide witness testimony to meet the assessment criteria requirement.

  • Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

Full Payment
Monthly Instalment

Standard

£199
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£220
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£240
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Standard

£229
  • £32.69/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£252
  • £35.96/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£275
  • £30.51/Month
  • No. of instalments
    9
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Frequetly Ask Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is essentially for those learners who either are, or wish to undertake a job as a teaching assistant, classroom assistant or learning support assistant within a school.

Which awarding organisation do we work with?

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

How many credits are required to complete this course?

This course requires 30 credits for completion. Credits from the Award can be carried (if the learner already has this qualification) over and counted towards the certificate.

What type of job roles can I apply for on completion?

This course is for anyone who is looking to start a career as:

  • Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant
  • Senior Teaching Assistant
  • Senior Special Educational Needs Assistant
  • Support Teacher

The course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.

Does my course involve a work placement?

The learners are required to have a work placement in a school environment and must be supervised by a qualified teacher.

How quickly will I receive my course material?

You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in the course at our online virtual learning environment (VLE).

What is the time frame to complete the course?

There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 4 weeks (fast track), or up to 9 months.

Which TA (Teaching Assistants) course is best for me?

Have a quick look at the following chart for TA courses to know which course suits you the best:

What is a Witness Testimony?

Witness testimonies are classed as “supporting” evidence and provide additional information in the form of a statement of authentication from an occupationally competent individual who verifies all relevant details of a learner’s workplace activities and validates that the learner can conduct a skill or task. In some instances, the course requires the learner to demonstrate certain skills such as “Positive working relationships” or “motivate and support children and young people’s positive behaviour”, all of which are very difficult to prove using documentary evidence alone. Hence, an expert witness is tasked with providing a written record of the learner’s performance at the workplace, precisely describing the activity undertaken against targeted assessment criteria and confirming if these have been followed in the work setting. Witness testimonies are compulsory in certain units and this will be clearly stated in the relevant Assignment Guide. Moreover, it is to be noted that you will need to write a reflective account as well along with providing the witness testimony.

What is a reflective account?

A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. A reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Submission Cover Sheet (Assessment Brief document).

Who will provide witness statement/testimony on my workplace activities?

An occupationally competent individual i.e. a work placement supervisor, a learning resources manager, or even a teacher you are directly working with as a teaching assistant is requested to complete the Witness Statement form. Without this independent verification, it is impossible for us to approve your tasks.

How many witness statements are required?

There is only one witness statement form to be filled by your workplace supervisor only. This form will cover all the assessment criteria from relevant units/ modules of the accredited course that require a witness testimony.

When do I need to agree the date/time with the Expert Witness?

Feel free to provide your supervisor with the Witness Statement form as soon as you have done appropriate planning and your mentor is available to fill the provided form. There is no hard and fast rule on when to undertake the activities. Some of you might choose an activity to undertake every other day and some might do it every week. It varies from situation to situation.

Could there be any reasons why my course is not a “Pass” even after submitting the Witness Statement form?

Firstly, a witness statement is a source of evidence and does not confirm the achievement of assessment criteria or confer an assessment decision. For that purpose, the assessor needs to:

  1. Consider all the information in the witness statement.
  2. Note the relevant professional skills of the witness to make a judgement of performance.
  3. Review the supporting written evidence/reflective account when making an assessment decision.
  4. Be convinced that the evidence presented in the witness statement is valid, sufficient and authentic.

Moreover, if the supervisor has not witnessed you performing some of the targeted assessment criteria in your undertaken activities, the assessor will have to conduct an observation directly observing your activity to confirm the fulfilment of the remaining assessment criteria.

How would the tutor/ assessor know that the activity undertaken by me and the information given in the form by the Witness is valid and authentic?

As teachers, we are bound to follow professional ethics. There is an element of trust that our trainee teaching assistants and the expert witness won’t present an inaccurate account of the activity undertaken. However, we will be vigilant and investigate where we are concerned that the sessions have not taken place as claimed.

What if I still have any questions?

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

Related Courses and Bundles

Related Blogs

Meet our Team

Description

£1,000 £199


Apply Now




  • Credits – 30



  • TQT – 300



  • GLH – 188



  • Recommended Course Duration – Up to 9 Months



  • Option to fast-track in 4 Week is available.


Download Course PDF


How we deliver our courses?


Meet our Team

For Teaching Assistant (All Levels) bundle, click here



focus awards

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/7118/2

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.


Verify the Qualification





View Sample Certificate

Unit Structure

  • Unit 1: Child and young person development
  • Unit 2: Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
  • Unit 3: Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
  • Unit 4: Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
  • Unit 5: Help improve own and team practice in schools
  • Unit 6: Maintain and support relationships with children and young people
  • Unit 7: Support children and young people’s health and safety
  • Unit 8: Support children and young people’s positive behaviour
  • Unit 9: Support learning activities
  • Unit 10: Schools as organisations
  • Unit 11: Prepare and maintain learning environments

Overview

The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL accredited 100% online, competency-based Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification. This qualification is suitable for those interested in working as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant. This qualification provides the knowledge and understanding needed to work directly with young people or children to support the assessment for learning, developing relationships, promoting equality and diversity, and understanding how to safeguard children and young people’s well-being.

Scope of this Qualification

This Level 2 Certificate is for those who wish to become a teaching assistant or those working in primary, secondary or special schools as Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, or Early Years Setting, etc.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is designed to be completed online at your own pace that suits you the best. This Level 2 course can take as little as 4 weeks or up to 9 months for you to become a qualified teaching assistant. You have a great opportunity of fast-track completion earlier at the pace and time of your choice. The qualification is delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE) with compete online tutor support to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this OFQUAL regulated Level 2 qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignment, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor, and witness testimony signed by your supervisor at your work place. You will receive tutor support once you are enrolled on our online VLE to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools helps learners enhance their career profiles. Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following qualifications:

Quick Enquiry

  • entry

    Entry Requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, the learners must be 16 years or above to get themselves enrolled in this course.

  • Practical Requirement

    Practical Requirements

    As this is a competence-based qualification, learners are required to be employed or hold a placement within an appropriate school environment, so they can demonstrate their skills and progression. You must be supervised by a qualified teacher willing to attest to a range of activities undertaken and to oversee your practical evidence gathering.

  • how I will be assessed

    How will I be assessed?

    All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments submitted to and marked by your course tutor. For some units, you must provide witness testimony to meet the assessment criteria requirement.

  • Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

  • Develop your understanding and knowledge surrounding the roles and responsibilities involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools.
  • Understand legislative guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.
  • Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people.
  • Develop professional and technical skills and knowledge and an understanding of the importance of positive relationships within a school.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with children and young people.


Trustpilot


  • Switch for payment plans

Full Payment

Monthly Instalment

Standard

£199

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.


Proceed

Fast Track

£220

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.


Proceed

Flexi

£240

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.


Proceed

Standard

£229

  • £32.69/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.


Proceed

Fast Track

£252

  • £35.96/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.


Proceed

Flexi

£275

  • £30.51/Month
  • No. of instalments
    9
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.


Proceed

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Frequetly Ask Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is essentially for those learners who either are, or wish to undertake a job as a teaching assistant, classroom assistant or learning support assistant within a school.

Which awarding organisation do we work with?

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

How many credits are required to complete this course?

This course requires 30 credits for completion. Credits from the Award can be carried (if the learner already has this qualification) over and counted towards the certificate.

What type of job roles can I apply for on completion?

This course is for anyone who is looking to start a career as:

  • Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant
  • Senior Teaching Assistant
  • Senior Special Educational Needs Assistant
  • Support Teacher

The course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.

Does my course involve a work placement?

The learners are required to have a work placement in a school environment and must be supervised by a qualified teacher.

How quickly will I receive my course material?

You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in the course at our online virtual learning environment (VLE).

What is the time frame to complete the course?

There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 4 weeks (fast track), or up to 9 months.

Which TA (Teaching Assistants) course is best for me?

Have a quick look at the following chart for TA courses to know which course suits you the best:

What is a Witness Testimony?

Witness testimonies are classed as “supporting” evidence and provide additional information in the form of a statement of authentication from an occupationally competent individual who verifies all relevant details of a learner’s workplace activities and validates that the learner can conduct a skill or task. In some instances, the course requires the learner to demonstrate certain skills such as “Positive working relationships” or “motivate and support children and young people’s positive behaviour”, all of which are very difficult to prove using documentary evidence alone. Hence, an expert witness is tasked with providing a written record of the learner’s performance at the workplace, precisely describing the activity undertaken against targeted assessment criteria and confirming if these have been followed in the work setting. Witness testimonies are compulsory in certain units and this will be clearly stated in the relevant Assignment Guide. Moreover, it is to be noted that you will need to write a reflective account as well along with providing the witness testimony.

What is a reflective account?

A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. A reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Submission Cover Sheet (Assessment Brief document).

Who will provide witness statement/testimony on my workplace activities?

An occupationally competent individual i.e. a work placement supervisor, a learning resources manager, or even a teacher you are directly working with as a teaching assistant is requested to complete the Witness Statement form. Without this independent verification, it is impossible for us to approve your tasks.

How many witness statements are required?

There is only one witness statement form to be filled by your workplace supervisor only. This form will cover all the assessment criteria from relevant units/ modules of the accredited course that require a witness testimony.

When do I need to agree the date/time with the Expert Witness?

Feel free to provide your supervisor with the Witness Statement form as soon as you have done appropriate planning and your mentor is available to fill the provided form. There is no hard and fast rule on when to undertake the activities. Some of you might choose an activity to undertake every other day and some might do it every week. It varies from situation to situation.

Could there be any reasons why my course is not a “Pass” even after submitting the Witness Statement form?

Firstly, a witness statement is a source of evidence and does not confirm the achievement of assessment criteria or confer an assessment decision. For that purpose, the assessor needs to:

  1. Consider all the information in the witness statement.
  2. Note the relevant professional skills of the witness to make a judgement of performance.
  3. Review the supporting written evidence/reflective account when making an assessment decision.
  4. Be convinced that the evidence presented in the witness statement is valid, sufficient and authentic.

Moreover, if the supervisor has not witnessed you performing some of the targeted assessment criteria in your undertaken activities, the assessor will have to conduct an observation directly observing your activity to confirm the fulfilment of the remaining assessment criteria.

How would the tutor/ assessor know that the activity undertaken by me and the information given in the form by the Witness is valid and authentic?

As teachers, we are bound to follow professional ethics. There is an element of trust that our trainee teaching assistants and the expert witness won’t present an inaccurate account of the activity undertaken. However, we will be vigilant and investigate where we are concerned that the sessions have not taken place as claimed.

What if I still have any questions?

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

Related Courses and Bundles

Related Blogs


Meet our Team

Iqbal-Ahmad-1

Iqbal Ahmad

saheed-1

Saheed Arinola Ayinde

Rahaman-Hasan

Rahaman Hasan

carol

Coral Bishop

faiz-1

Faiz Subhani

neha1

Neha

francis-older-28

Francis Fitzgerald

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Assistant (Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) – RQF”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Iqbal-Ahmad-1

Iqbal Ahmad

Academic Interest

Teachers training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, management and leadership training

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
  • B.Sc (hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brooked University
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Management and Leadership

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from London International College
  • Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University
  • Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership
  • Doctorate candidate for DBA at University of the West of Scotland

Humanities

  • MA Abrahamic Religions from Heythrop College, University of London

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Award in Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in the Higher Education from Kingston University
  • Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Profile Summary

A keen learner myself, I am actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past few years all the way up to postgraduate level. I have extensive experience of dealing with the awarding organisation compliance because of a strong background in assessment and quality assurance. I have trained a wide range of teaching professionals working in a range of schools, sixth form colleges and in the higher education sector.

saheed-1

Saheed Arinola Ayinde

Academic Interest

Assessment and quality assurance in academia, business, accounting and finance lecturing, and teacher training.

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • MBA in Accounting and Finance at the University of East London
  • BSc. (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Management and Leadership

  • MSc. International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire

Education and Training

  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA – Ref: PR134295)
  • Level 3 Education & Teaching Training (E & T/PTLLS)
  • Level 3 Training, Assessment, & Quality Assurance (TAQA)
  • Successfully mentored a Trainee on the PGCE/PCE Programme
Profile Summary

I have over 15 years’ experience in teaching and training. During this time, I have undertaken teacher training, been a lecturer and course supervisor for ICM, and cohort leader and lecturer for HND (BTEC-Pearson). I have taught business management units/modules at various levels (and awarding bodies) including Certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Foundation degree levels. I enjoy learning through continuous professional development and have achieved my Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. I enjoy utlising my experience in training, assessment, and quality assurance to train the education professionals of the future.

Rahaman-Hasan

Rahaman Hasan

Academic Interest

Teachers training, assessment and quality assurance, quality assurance in academia, management and leadership training and research.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

Marketing

  • MA in Strategic Marketing, University of Greenwich, UK
  • BBA in Marketing, Independent University Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Management and Leadership

  • PhD in Entrepreneurship (passed viva), University of Essex, UK
  • MBA in General Management, University of Wales, UK
  • Diploma in Business and Admin, UK

Humanities

  • Social Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford, UK
Profile Summary

I am a PhD candidate (passed viva) at the University of Essex. My specialisation in PhD is Entrepreneurship. I am an active researcher with specific interest in Entrepreneurship, SME, Marketing and UK Higher Education (UKHE). I have over 14 years work experience in UKHE, which includes extensive experience of quality assurance in the sector. Furthermore, providing academic training to teaching professionals in the higher education sector is my passion.

carol

Coral Bishop

Academic Interest

Assessment and quality assurance for levels 2 to 5 in Teacher Training, Leadership and Management, Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Childcare.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Education
  • Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Learning & Development
  • Level 5 Certificate Learning for All (Open University E242)
  • 120hr TEFL certificate
  • D32/33 and 34 Assessor and IQA Awards

Customer Service

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service

Health and Social Care

  • MAKATON LEVEL 1
  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care

Childcare

  • L3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice
Profile Summary

I have worked in education for 34 years, in various guises. I managed a busy nursery for 12 years before branching out into Assessment and Quality Assurance, more than 20 years ago. My practice has developed alongside the ever-evolving training and apprenticeship sector, and I have worked in many different settings, including colleges, private training agencies and a foster care agency. I also work part time as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a local charity that supports higher level education for young people with Special Educational and/or behavioural needs and as a tutor for a bespoke programme for one-to-one support. I really enjoy supporting learners of varying abilities and experience to achieve their best and to become qualified in their chosen field.

faiz-1

Faiz Subhani

Academic Interest

Teacher training, assessment and quality assurance practice, and business administration lecturing and research.

Qualifications

Business Administration

  • Doctorate in Business Administration (awaiting viva), University of West Scotland, London Campus
  • Master’s in business administration, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
  • Bachelor’s in commerce, University of Punjab, Pakistan

Accounting and Finance

  • MSc in international banking, finance, and risk management, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, CIMA

Education and Training

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), University of London, UK
  • End Point Assessment Training, Innovate Awarding
  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, Highfield
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, Highfield
Profile Summary

I am an enthusiastic educationist who is a fellow of the higher education academy and I have completed my Doctorate of Business Administration. I worked as an accountant and business consultant up until 2017, where I started exploring my capabilities in academia and teaching. From that point, I haven’t looked back, and have gone from strength to strength. I am engaged in lecturing, assessment, and quality assurance in the areas of business administration, accountancy, marketing, and teacher training, where I can impart my teaching skillset onto my students.

neha1

Neha

Academic Interest

Assessment and quality assurance, management, and leadership training.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (currently undertaking)

Accounting and Finance

  • BS (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore, Pakistan.
Profile Summary

I am an experienced assessor, adept at developing fair assessments and reporting all findings in the proper format. I have been actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past years all the way up to postgraduate. I am interested in developing a career which combines teaching and research, while maintaining my interest in public engagement.

francis-older-28

Francis Fitzgerald

Academic Interest

Accountancy and assessor training, as well as assessment and quality assurance.

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accountin

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Profile Summary

I have experience in the finance and accounting sector and utilise these skills to approach education in a methodical and logical manner. I am passionate about the advancement and implementation of efficient teaching and learning practices. I am responsible for centre liaison with awarding bodies to ensure compliance, and am advancing my skills in assessment and quality assurance through learning and on the job training.