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Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course at Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 month
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 May 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Cheltenham. Classes run at Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course covers child development, safeguarding, equality and inclusion, and communication in educational settings. You'll also look at professional practice and the roles of staff who support children and young people. It typically takes one month to complete. This level 2 teaching assistant qualification includes a guaranteed interview with a local employer on completion. NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges with certificate.

Who this course is for

With increasing demand for skilled support staff in schools and colleges across the UK, the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those looking to start a career in education.

The course prepares you for a variety of roles, including teaching assistant, classroom or learning support assistant, administrative support, technical roles, and volunteering positions, as well as roles working directly with children and young people.

A sector-based work academy programme (SWAP) is ideal for jobseekers who wish to gain the knowledge and confidence to fast-track their careers in a school or college environment.

What you'll learn

You'll develop the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to effectively support teaching and learning in the classroom. Topics include child and young person development, safeguarding and wellbeing, equality and inclusion, and effective communication within an educational setting.

You'll also explore professional practice, teamwork in schools and colleges, and gain a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of staff who support children and young people. This qualification provides a strong foundation for progressing into employment within the education sector.

You'll gain

On successful completion, you will achieve the NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges. You will also meet with a local employer.

Entry requirements

Our JobSmart courses are perfect for those already in work and aiming for a step up, as well as anyone keen to get their foot in the door. Our specialist JobSmart team will support you in enhancing your career prospects. With a broad range of courses, there's something to suit everyone.

This course is aimed at those who are aged 19 and over (as at 31 August of the academic year you are applying for).

In some circumstances you may be able to access this course for free.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand child and young person development and how it shapes learning in the classroom.
  • You'll learn how to apply safeguarding principles and support the wellbeing of children and young people.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working effectively with staff, pupils, and families.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of support staff in schools and colleges.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a team within a school or college environment.
  • You'll gain a clear picture of professional practice standards expected in education support roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build throughout the course. The provider will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start. As a sector-based work academy programme (SWAP), the course also includes a guaranteed interview with a local employer, giving you a direct route into the job market on completion.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Classroom support assistant: work one-to-one or with small groups in class.
  • Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional needs access the curriculum.
  • Cover supervisor: manage a class in a teacher's short-term absence.
  • School administrator: handle day-to-day admin in a school office.
  • Volunteering in schools: build experience before moving into a paid role.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a step toward delivering your own sessions or training in schools and colleges.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your classroom practice and can strengthen your case for a higher-grade TA role.
  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: if you want to move into early years settings such as nurseries or reception classes.
  • SEND-focused qualifications: if you want to specialise in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
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