Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Birmingham. Classes run at James Watt College, with daytime sessions spread across 39 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to support teaching and learning in school classrooms and on placement. The course covers how to assist teachers, support pupils, and contribute to a positive learning environment. You'll need at least four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and Maths, and a completed DBS check.
Who this course is for
Whether in the classroom or on placement, you will be developing the
knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in schools.
Entry requirements
You should be at least 16 years old with a minimum of four GCSE�s Grade 3 (D)
or above to include English and Maths. Complete Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS) checks will be required.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll develop skills for working with pupils of different ages and abilities.
You'll understand how to promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll understand your role within the wider school team.
You'll gain practical experience through classroom placement.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at James Watt College, combining taught sessions with placement experience in a school setting. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments, observations in the workplace, and evidence gathered during your placement. Assessment is ongoing throughout the 39 weeks rather than through a single end-of-course exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. James Watt College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before your placement begins.
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 children in Reception and Key Stage 1.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants: deepens your skills and can support a senior TA role.
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools: a fuller qualification for those working with pupils with complex needs.
A degree in Primary Education (QTS): the route to becoming a qualified teacher.
