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Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Spectrum Community Health Centre, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll study one day at a time, which works well if you have other commitments. Units cover child development, safeguarding, supporting learning activities, and communication in schools. You'll also look at how to support pupils with additional needs.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Who this course is for

Adult education for anyone aged 19 or over

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children and young people develop and learn.
  • You'll learn how to support learning activities in the classroom.
  • You'll explore safeguarding and how to keep pupils safe.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating with teachers, pupils, and parents.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs.
  • You'll understand school policies, routines, and professional boundaries.
  • You'll build knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Spectrum Community Health Centre. Assessment is through written assignments and a portfolio of evidence from your time supporting teaching and learning. You'll gather evidence that shows your skills and knowledge across the course units.

What you will need to bring

Spectrum Community Health Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps teachers manage activities and resources.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with special educational needs.
  • Cover Supervisor, supervises classes under teacher guidance, usually needs further experience.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a next step if you want to move into a training or teaching support role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, deepens your skills and may open senior support roles.
  • CACHE Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, builds on this Certificate for those aiming at higher responsibility in schools.
  • A teaching degree (Level 6) is needed to qualify as a fully registered teacher.
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