Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Triage Sunderland, with daytime sessions spread across 6 days at a manageable pace. The course introduces you to working in schools and colleges, covering child development, safeguarding, equality, communication, and health and safety. It suits anyone who wants to fit a level 2 teaching assistant qualification around other commitments.
Who this course is for
This level 2 qualification will provide you with an introduction to working in school or college environments, covering various roles involving children and young people. Topics include equality, communication, child development, safeguarding, schools as organizations, and health and safety.
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of support staff in schools and colleges.
You'll learn about child and young person development.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll cover equality, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll understand how schools and colleges are organised and how they operate.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in school environments.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Triage Sunderland. Learning is assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that reflect the topics covered on the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in the classroom, and you'll complete work that demonstrates your understanding of each subject area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Sunderland will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: helping students with additional needs in class.
Classroom assistant: working alongside teachers on day-to-day activities.
Cover supervisor: managing a class under teacher direction.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils with SEND.
Early years support worker: assisting in nursery or reception settings.
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 or NVQ: the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in schools and progress toward higher-grade TA roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a widely used qualification for experienced TAs seeking formal recognition at a higher level.
