Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and Maths (or Level 1 Functional Skills), and at least five days of experience in a childcare, nursery, pre-school, primary school, or SEN setting before you start. The course runs for one year and covers the knowledge and skills you need to support teachers and pupils in a classroom. This is a level 2 teaching assistant qualification that opens the door to working in schools and early years settings.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
4 GCSE’s at Grade 3, including English and Maths (we also accept Level 1 Functional Skills). 16-19 years old at start of course. A minimum of 5 days of childcare, nursery, pre-school, primary school, or SEN placement experience prior to starting.
What you will learn
You'll understand how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll explore child development and how it affects learning.
You'll understand how to support pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
You'll learn how to help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll understand how to support pupils' literacy and numeracy development.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Suffolk New College, with full-time daytime attendance across the year. Assessment includes written assignments, observations in a placement setting, and portfolio evidence. The entry requirements include a minimum of five days of relevant placement experience before you start, and you'll build on that practical experience throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College 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.
SEN support assistant: work with pupils who have special educational needs.
Early years practitioner: support learning in nursery or pre-school settings.
Classroom support worker: assist with day-to-day learning activities.
Learning support assistant: help individual pupils who need extra guidance.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom and work toward a higher support role.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery and pre-school work.
Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification: for those aiming to lead learning activities and take on a more senior classroom role.
