Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Harrogate. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to support pupils and students in school and college settings. The course covers areas such as supporting learning activities, understanding child development, and working within professional boundaries. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 2 teaching assistant qualification is the right fit for you. NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges with certificate.
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 how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom setting.
You'll learn about safeguarding and the duty of care in schools and colleges.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll understand the importance of inclusion and how to support learners with additional needs.
You'll learn about professional boundaries and your role within a school or college team.
You'll develop knowledge of child and young person development relevant to a support role.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at Harrogate Civic Centre on an evening timetable. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the 12 weeks. There are no formal exams. Your work is assessed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification, and your tutor will guide you through each unit as the course progresses.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant. Work one-to-one with students who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant. Assist pupils with additional learning needs.
Classroom assistant. Help teachers manage activities and resources.
Cover supervisor. Support classes under teacher direction.
Early years teaching assistant. Work with younger children in school reception settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. The natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a classroom role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma. A fuller qualification that strengthens your position when applying for senior support roles.
CACHE Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs. Useful if you want to specialise in SEN support work.
