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Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Newark – Dukeries Campus

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Newark. Classes run at Dukeries Campus, full-time during the day. You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults, and build understanding of how children and young people develop. The course also covers how to handle different situations in a school or college setting. It runs for 11 months and is open to adults aged 19 and over who have been resident in the EU for at least three years. A solid level 2 teaching assistant qualification to start your career in education.

Who this course is for

The Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2 programme will give you the core knowledge needed to take the first steps to working in a school. You will learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults and gain an understanding of how children and young people develop. You will be aware of what to do in different situations when working within the school environment.

The Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 programme will give you the core knowledge needed to take the first steps to working in a school. You will learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults and gain understanding of how children and young people develop. It may also help you secure that all important Teaching Assistant job!

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults in a school setting.
  • You'll understand how children and young people develop.
  • You'll learn how to respond appropriately to different situations in a school or college environment.
  • You'll gain the core knowledge needed to support teaching and learning in a classroom.
  • You'll learn about your responsibilities when working within a school.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Dukeries Campus, attending full-time during the day. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build throughout the course. The provider will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dukeries Campus 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 school.
  • Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom assistant: assist with day-to-day classroom activities.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: support pupils with additional needs.
  • Early years teaching assistant: work with younger children in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in a classroom role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: a broader qualification that can open doors to senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to work with younger children in a nursery or early years setting.
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