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Free Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course in Chelmsford

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Course in Chelmsford. Classes run at Chelmsford College Moulsham, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop your knowledge of children's development, how to support pupils with different learning needs, and how to work effectively under a teacher's direction. The course covers communication, professional relationships, and supporting pupils with disabilities or special educational needs. You need access to a school or college setting as a volunteer or paid worker to complete the assessments. The course takes 10 months.

Who this course is for

This intermediate Level 2 Teaching Assistant course is for those who want to gain a recognised qualification relating to your role working within a school environment. It's about providing support to children under the direction of a teacher. It will enable you to develop your working knowledge and understanding of how to promote the development of children and enable them to achieve their full potential.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements:

No formal entry requirements required. Applicants must have access to learning support practice as a volunteer or in a paid capacity in order to meet assessment criteria.

Specific Entry Requirements:

Learners must be aged 19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with disabilities or special educational needs.
  • You'll develop skills in communication and building professional relationships in school settings.
  • You'll learn how to assist teachers in delivering effective learning support.
  • You'll understand how to promote children's development and help them reach their potential.
  • You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding and professional responsibilities in schools.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Chelmsford College Moulsham. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, drawing on your work in a real school or college setting. You must have access to a learning support role, either as a volunteer or in a paid capacity, as your workplace practice forms part of the assessment. You'll be assessed through observations, written tasks, and professional discussions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chelmsford College Moulsham will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange access to a school or college setting as a volunteer or paid worker before the course begins, as this is required to meet the assessment criteria.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant: support pupils in primary, secondary, or special schools.
  • Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils.
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant: support pupils with additional needs.
  • Classroom Assistant: help teachers manage and deliver lessons.
  • Early Years Teaching Assistant: support learning in reception and early years settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma for Teaching Assistants: deepens your skills and can support progression to senior TA roles.
  • Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in school.
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