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Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Ealing. Daytime classes run at Southall Community College, part-time across one year, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study how children develop, how to support learning in the classroom, and professional best practice in school settings. The course combines classroom study with a work placement of two days per week in a primary school, which you arrange yourself. You'll need a good level of spoken and written English to join.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

A good command of spoken and written English (workingat Level 2 or equivalent)

You must source a school to provide you with a work placement for two days per week.

You will alsohave an interviewat enrolment, so we canensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children develop their thinking and learning at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to encourage and support children's learning in a classroom setting.
  • You'll explore professional best practice when working directly with children.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your school placement, including observations and written work.
  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills expected of a teaching assistant in a primary school environment.

How you will learn

Classes take place in dedicated classrooms, with access to computers for self-study and project work. You'll also use the Learning Centre for additional resources. Alongside 2.5 hours of class time per week, you'll spend a minimum of two days per week working or volunteering in a primary school. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which can include photos, written work, question responses, and observation reports from your placement.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange your own school placement for a minimum of two days per week before the course begins.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support teachers and children in primary school classrooms.
  • Classroom assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils.
  • Learning support assistant: help children with additional needs in school.
  • Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): a step up with more responsibility in the classroom.
  • School volunteer coordinator role: support wider school activities and programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in school, and a route toward HLTA status.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification: if you're interested in working with younger children in nursery or early years settings.
  • Foundation Degree in Education: for those looking toward a longer-term route into teaching or senior school support roles.
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