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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 build core knowledge of how children and young people develop, learn to communicate effectively with pupils and adults, and understand how to handle different situations in a school setting. The course runs over 11 months. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have been resident in the EU for at least three years.

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 children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
  • You'll understand your role and responsibilities within a school environment.
  • You'll learn how to support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
  • You'll gain awareness of safeguarding and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll understand how to respond appropriately to different situations that arise in school.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Dukeries Campus, attending full-time during the day. Learning is based on the NCFE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning. Assessment is through coursework and assignments that cover the knowledge and skills set out in the qualification. Your tutor will guide you through each topic across the 11-month programme.

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.
  • 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 learning in Reception and Key Stage 1.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom and work toward higher-grade TA roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: opens routes into delivering training or teaching in further education settings.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus on working with younger children in nursery or Reception.
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