Free Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course in Warrington. Classes run at Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll need to be working or volunteering in a school at Key Stage 1 or above to join, as this is a work-based qualification. The placement must be within a reasonable distance from Warrington. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills schools expect from a teaching assistant, and runs to around 150 hours part-time.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate is suitable for you if you are recently employed as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant, or if you wish to gain employment in a school. The course will require you to show competence in both knowledge and skills. This is a work-based qualification and placement in a school at key stage 1 or above is essential. The location of the placement will need to be within a reasonable distance from Warrington & Vale Royal
Entry requirements
As this is a work-based qualification, a suitable work placement is necessary for you to access the course. You will need to be working or volunteering in key stage 1 or above.
What you will learn
You'll understand how schools are organised and how they support children's learning.
You'll develop skills to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll learn how to support pupils with their literacy and numeracy.
You'll understand how to help children with additional needs in the classroom.
You'll learn how to maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment.
You'll develop communication skills for working with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online at your own pace and attend sessions at Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus. Assessment combines evidence from your school placement, observations of your practice, and knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence in both skills and understanding. Your assessor will observe you working directly with pupils in your placement setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Warrington & Vale Royal College Warrington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange or already have a suitable placement in a school at Key Stage 1 or above within a reasonable distance from Warrington.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day 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 manage resources and activities in the classroom.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a route into teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Certificate/Diploma for Teaching Assistants (City and Guilds): deepens your classroom expertise and can support progression to higher-level teaching assistant roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in school and work toward a higher-level teaching assistant or HLTA role.
