Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need to be in a placement or support role in a school or college to join. Over 16 weeks, you cover how to support teachers, help pupils with their learning, and understand the school environment. You must be aged 19 or over to be eligible for funding.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners in placement / working in support roles within schools and colleges. Learners are required to be aged 19 years or over.
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 learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll understand how to help pupils with their learning and development.
You'll explore how schools and colleges are organised and how they operate.
You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with children and colleagues.
You'll learn how to maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
You'll understand your responsibilities around safeguarding and child protection.
You'll build knowledge of how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Harrogate Civic Centre. Assessment is based on your work in your school or college placement, alongside written tasks and portfolio evidence. You'll gather evidence from your day-to-day support role to demonstrate your skills and knowledge throughout the course.
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 teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Classroom assistant: help manage resources and activities during lessons.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in nursery or reception classes.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under the direction of a teacher.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a step toward delivering your own training or teaching sessions.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your knowledge and can strengthen your position in school-based roles.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: if you want to move into early years or nursery settings.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) routes: for those considering a longer-term move into teaching.
