Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Northallerton. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to support learners in school and college settings, including understanding your role, communication, and safeguarding. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. This free teaching assistant course for adults leads to the NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges with certificate.
Who this course is for
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, who are thinking of working in a school or college setting.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll understand the role of a teaching assistant and how schools and colleges are organised.
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning under the direction of a teacher.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep learners safe.
You'll learn how to support learners with additional needs, including those with special educational needs or English as an additional language.
You'll understand professional boundaries and the importance of confidentiality in a school or college setting.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom across 12 weekly evening sessions. You'll be assessed through written assignments and tasks that relate to real situations in schools and colleges. There is no formal exam. Assessment is designed to show your understanding of the role and the skills needed to support learners effectively.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools
Learning support assistant: help students with additional needs in class
Classroom assistant: work alongside teachers in everyday lessons
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: focused support for pupils with SEND
Early years teaching assistant: support children in nursery or reception settings
College learning support worker: assist students in further education colleges
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a recognised next step if you want to move into a training or teaching role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your skills and can strengthen your position when applying for higher-grade TA roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: a more detailed qualification covering the full scope of classroom support work at a higher level.
