Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College during the day, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll study how to support pupils' learning, work alongside teachers, and understand the school environment. The course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and inclusion. Sessions are one hour long, so you can build your knowledge at a steady pace. A level 2 teaching assistant qualification opens the door to classroom support roles in primary and secondary schools.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers and pupils in a classroom setting.
You'll understand child development and how children learn at different ages.
You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with pupils, staff, and parents.
You'll learn about inclusion and how to support pupils with additional needs.
You'll understand school policies, routines, and professional boundaries.
You'll gain knowledge of literacy and numeracy support strategies.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at Bedford College. Learning is delivered face to face, with a mix of taught content and group discussion. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: helping pupils with additional or special needs.
Classroom assistant: working alongside teachers in everyday lessons.
Cover supervisor: managing classes when teachers are absent.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: one-to-one or small group work.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting children in Reception or nursery classes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: deepens your classroom expertise and may strengthen your position for senior TA roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: a fuller qualification for those wanting to take on more responsibility in school.
CACHE Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs: useful if you want to specialise in SEN support.
