Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Boston. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Boston College, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll need a placement in a school or college setting for the duration of the course. Over 10 months, you'll cover safeguarding, assessment for learning, and how schools work as organisations. The course develops the skills and knowledge needed to support children and young people with their learning.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning (STLIS) Certificate is designed for those new to supporting learning within a school or college. The course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to effectively support children and young people with their learning, by addressing key issues within education, including safeguarding, assessment for learning and understanding schools as organisations. Upon successful completion of this course, the qualification you will achieve is the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry qualifications for the Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning (STLIS) Certificate. You will need however, a placement within a setting for the duration of the course. If you do not hold English and Maths at GCSE grade 4 (Old GCSE grade C) or an equivalent you are encouraged to undertake these qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand how to support children and young people with their learning
You'll learn about safeguarding in educational settings
You'll explore assessment for learning and how it works in practice
You'll understand how schools and colleges are organised
You'll develop skills to support learners with different needs
You'll learn about key legislation and policies that affect education
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at Boston College and complete a placement in a school or college setting. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and evidence gathered from your placement. You'll build a portfolio demonstrating your skills and knowledge in a real educational environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Boston College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a placement in a school or college setting for the duration of the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools
Learning support assistant: help students with additional needs
Classroom assistant: work alongside teachers in lessons
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with SEND
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in nursery or reception classes
Cover supervisor: manage classrooms during short-term teacher absence
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in the classroom
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus on working with younger children in nursery or reception settings
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you're interested in moving into a training or tutoring role
