Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course. Study online. You can work through this course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to support learning in schools and colleges, including how to work with pupils, communicate with teaching staff, and contribute to a safe and inclusive classroom. The course typically takes around nine months. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning under the direction of a teacher.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll explore how to help maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand your role within the wider school or college team.
How you will learn
You'll study online and complete written assignments or portfolio-based tasks to demonstrate your knowledge. Work is submitted and assessed by a tutor. You study at your own pace, logging in when it suits you. There are no timed exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. TEC Partnership will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in a classroom setting.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in reception or nursery classes.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
Behaviour support assistant: help pupils who need additional pastoral support.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your classroom skills and can support career progression within schools.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a recognised next step for experienced teaching assistants aiming for senior or specialist roles.
