Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course. Study online. You can work through this course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 10 months, you'll cover learner development, promoting positive behaviour, safeguarding, communication, and working alongside teaching staff in school and college settings. Before you start, you'll complete a brief initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your needs.
Who this course is for
If you are looking at starting a career as a teaching assistant or a learning support assistant then our course will help you develop your skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work in school or college environments. You will learn about the development of learners, the importance of promoting positive behaviour, how to work collaboratively with teaching staff and gain effective communication and an understanding of safeguarding.
Entry requirements
Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children and young people develop in school and college environments.
You'll learn how to promote positive behaviour among learners.
You'll develop effective communication skills for working with teaching staff and learners.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and why they matter.
You'll learn how to work collaboratively alongside teachers to support learning.
You'll build knowledge of the skills and understanding needed for a learning support role.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments and tasks that demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. You'll complete these remotely and submit them online. The initial assessment at the start helps shape how the course is delivered to you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cambridgeshire County Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with learners.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in nursery or reception settings.
College learning support worker: assist students in further education colleges.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: deepens your knowledge for a more senior support role.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a recognised next step for experienced teaching assistants aiming to take on greater responsibility.
