Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus, full-time during the day. The course combines theory with practical study, covering how children develop, professional best practice, and how to promote learning in school settings. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 1 or above (or an equivalent Level 1 qualification) and an Enhanced DBS check to enrol. The course runs over 37 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course combines theory with practical study to give you a good understanding of what's involved in supporting teaching and learning and how you can enhance the development of a child or young person. You'll learn all about how children develop their understanding, professional best practice and how to promote learning.
Entry requirements
You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 1 or above (A*-G) or an equivalent Level 1 qualificationAn Enhanced DBS checkAll applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support learning activities in classroom settings.
You'll understand how children and young people develop their understanding and skills.
You'll explore how to contribute to positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
You'll study how to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.
You'll learn how to provide effective support to teaching colleagues.
You'll develop knowledge of professional best practice in school environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based sessions and practical study. Assessment is through work completed in class, a portfolio you build throughout the course, and observations carried out by an assessor. All applicants have an interview and assessment before starting to confirm the course is the right fit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange an Enhanced DBS check before enrolment.
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 learning in nursery or reception classes.
Cover supervisor: manage classes under teacher direction.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: deepens your knowledge and can open doors to higher-level TA roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: a more comprehensive qualification for those wanting to take on greater responsibility in the classroom.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) routes: if you want to train as a teacher, this level 2 teaching assistant qualification is a solid foundation for further study.
