Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Darlington. Classes run at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre, with daytime sessions spread over 20 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. You'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to support learning in nurseries, schools, and colleges. The course builds on Level 1 study and covers areas such as supporting pupils, safeguarding, and working with teachers and other staff. When employers ask for a teaching assistant qualification, this NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges is a recognised step toward that work.
Who this course is for
These is an accredited course for those who wish to build upon their Level 1 qualification and are considering a career as a teaching assistant in a nursery, school or college.
Entry requirements
Aged 19+
Reside in the North Yorkshire or Tees Valley area and have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning.
Any questions please contact us.
What you will learn
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a school or college setting.
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning under the direction of a teacher.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll develop knowledge of communication and relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand the importance of inclusion and equality in educational settings.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre. You'll be assessed through written assignments and portfolio work that demonstrate your understanding of support work in schools and colleges. There are no formal exams. Assessment is ongoing throughout the 20 weeks, so you build your evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education at The Coleridge 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.
Early years teaching assistant: work with young children in nursery or reception settings.
Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional needs in mainstream classrooms.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with SEND pupils.
College learning support worker: assist students in further education settings.
Classroom assistant: provide day-to-day support across a range of subjects and year groups.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a school setting and work toward a higher-level teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: suited to those focusing on nursery or early years settings, and recognised in statutory staffing ratios.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 2: useful alongside your teaching assistant qualification if you need to meet employer requirements for literacy or numeracy.
