Free Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, part-time during the day. You'll need a Level 1 subject-specific qualification or relevant experience to join. Over one year, you cover promoting positive behaviour, supporting learners with different needs, children's social development and resilience, safeguarding, and health and safety. The course includes at least one day per week in a school or educational placement, plus around four to five hours of self-study weekly.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for those who are, or are going to be volunteering or working in an educational establishment (classroom based) and want a qualification that proves your skills and knowledge. This qualification will enable you to work with children and young people aged 4-19 years, covering topics such as promoting positive behaviour, supporting a range of learners, helping children's social development and building resilience, safeguarding and health and safety. This course requires you to be in your placement for a minimum of 1 day per week and on average 4-5 hours of selfstudy per week for research and written evidence
Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have a recognised level 1 subject specific qualification (or); equivalent occupational experience
What you will learn
You'll learn how to promote positive behaviour in a classroom setting.
You'll develop skills in supporting a range of learners, including those with additional needs.
You'll understand how to help children and young people aged 4 to 19 with their social development.
You'll learn approaches to building resilience in children and young people.
You'll cover safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in a school environment.
You'll understand health and safety requirements in educational settings.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at Burton Town Centre Campus each week alongside a placement in a school or educational setting for a minimum of one day per week. Assessment is through written evidence gathered from your placement experience, supported by around four to five hours of self-study per week for research and written tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to arrange or be in a school or educational placement for at least one day per week throughout the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant. Work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant. Assist pupils with additional needs.
Classroom assistant. Help teachers manage and deliver lessons.
Early years teaching assistant. Support children in reception and Key Stage 1.
Cover supervisor. Supervise classes under teacher direction.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. The next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom or work toward higher-level teaching assistant roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you're considering a move into delivering training or adult education.
Level 3 Early Years Educator. An option if you want to focus on working with younger children in nursery or reception settings.
