Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Manchester. Classes run at Forum Learning, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. Over 36 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to support teachers and pupils in primary and secondary school settings. Topics cover child development, communication, safeguarding, and how to support learning across the curriculum. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right level for you. This is a solid teaching assistant qualification that employers in schools recognise.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll understand child development and how children learn at different ages.
You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, families, and colleagues.
You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand school policies, professional boundaries, and your role in the classroom.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Forum Learning. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, group discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment is based on assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the course. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Forum Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school.
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 children in Reception and Key Stage 1.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes when a teacher is absent.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a stepping stone toward teaching roles or further training work.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your classroom expertise and can strengthen your job applications for senior TA roles.
Level 3 SEND Support Qualification: if you want to specialise in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): the longer route if you decide to train as a teacher.
