Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Pickering. Daytime classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time over 16 weeks. You'll need to be in a placement or support role in a school or college to join. The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to support teaching and learning effectively in educational settings. It's designed to fit around other commitments, with classes during the day at a manageable pace. You must be aged 19 or over to be eligible for funding.
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 schools and colleges are organised and how they operate.
You'll develop skills to support teachers and pupils in the classroom.
You'll understand how to help pupils with their learning and development.
You'll learn 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 inclusion and meet the needs of different learners.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Learning is part-time and daytime, spread across 16 weeks. Assessment is linked to your placement or support role in a school or college, so you'll apply what you learn in a real working context. You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework and evidence gathered from your workplace setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school
Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional needs in class
Classroom assistant: provide hands-on support across lessons and activities
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: work with pupils with specific needs
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in reception and early years settings
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: a broader qualification covering more specialist support roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: for those considering a move into teaching or training roles.
CACHE Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs: useful if you work with pupils who have additional needs.
