Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to support pupils and students in school and college settings. Topics cover communication, safeguarding, supporting learning activities, and understanding the roles of staff in educational environments. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 2 teaching assistant qualification is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, who are thinking of working in a school or college setting.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of support staff in schools and colleges.
You'll learn how to support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with pupils, teachers, and parents.
You'll understand how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings.
You'll gain awareness of health, safety, and wellbeing in a school or college environment.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre. You'll be assessed through written assignments and portfolio-based evidence that you build up over the 12 weeks. There are no formal exams. Assessment tasks are linked directly to what you cover in class, so you can work through them at a manageable pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in reception or nursery classes.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during absences.
Classroom assistant: provide general support across a range of subjects and year groups.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: broadens your skills if you want to move toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: the next step for those looking to take on more responsibility in the classroom.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a widely used qualification for experienced teaching assistants seeking career development.
Cache Level 3 Early Years Educator: an option if you want to specialise in working with younger children.
