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Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Daytime classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College, part-time over one year at 2.5 hours per week. This level 2 teaching assistant qualification covers how children learn and develop, professional practice in school settings, and how to support teachers effectively. You'll also need to arrange a school placement for two days per week, so you gain hands-on experience alongside your classroom study. Entry requires a good command of spoken and written English at Level 2 or equivalent, plus an enrolment interview.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

A good command of spoken and written English (workingat Level 2 or equivalent)

You must source a school to provide you with a work placement for two days per week.

You will alsohave an interviewat enrolment, so we canensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children develop their thinking and learning at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to support and encourage children's learning in a classroom.
  • You'll explore professional best practice when working in a school environment.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your school placement days.
  • You'll develop skills in observing and recording children's progress.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff.

How you will learn

You'll study in dedicated classrooms, with access to computers for project and self-study work, and learning materials through the Learning Centre. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence from your school placement, which may include written work, answers to questions, photographs, and observation reports on your work with children. You attend college for 2.5 hours per week and spend a minimum of two days per week working or volunteering in a primary school.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to arrange your own school placement before the course begins, providing a minimum of two days per week. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary school classrooms.
  • Classroom assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with children.
  • Learning support assistant: help pupils who need additional support.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist children with specific needs.
  • Early years teaching assistant: support learning in reception and nursery settings.
  • Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in school and work toward a higher-level teaching assistant role.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus on children aged 0 to 5 in nursery or early years settings.
  • A university degree in Education or Primary Teaching: possible with further Level 3 study, leading toward qualified teacher status.
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