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 work or other commitments. You'll need to be in a placement or support role in a school or college to join. The course covers how to support pupils' learning, communicate effectively with teachers, and understand the school environment. It runs over 16 weeks part-time.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners in placement / working in support roles within schools and colleges. Learners are required to be aged 19 years or over.
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 learn how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom setting.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll explore child development and how it shapes learning.
You'll learn how to help pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll develop knowledge of school policies, procedures, and professional standards.
You'll learn how to support pupils' literacy and numeracy development.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting on evenings over 16 weeks. You'll be assessed through written assignments and portfolio evidence gathered from your placement or support role in a school or college. Your work in the classroom will form a key part of how your progress is measured.
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: supporting pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: helping students in further education colleges.
Classroom assistant: providing day-to-day support to class teachers.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in reception and nursery settings.
Cover supervisor: supervising classes under teacher direction.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your knowledge and may open senior support roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: builds directly on this Certificate for those wanting to take on more responsibility in school settings.
