Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Sheerness. Classes run at Sheppey College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 20 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people in classroom settings. The course covers how to assist with teaching and learning, safeguarding, communication, and working within school policies. It's a recognised level 2 teaching assistant qualification that opens the door to roles in primary and secondary schools.
Who this course is for
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to start a career working with children and young people as a qualified teaching and learning assistant, with our part time course for Adults.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers and pupils in classroom environments.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll explore how children learn and how to support their development.
You'll learn how to follow school policies, routines, and professional standards.
You'll understand how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll gain knowledge of your own role and responsibilities as a teaching assistant.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sheppey College, combining taught input with group discussion and practical activities. Assessment is through written assignments and evidence of your understanding of key topics. There is no formal exam. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your work throughout the 20 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sheppey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
Learning support assistant: working one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assisting pupils with additional needs.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in nursery or reception classes.
Cover supervisor: managing a classroom under teacher direction.
Behaviour support assistant: helping pupils with social and emotional challenges.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: deepens your classroom practice and can support career progression to senior TA roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to specialise in working with younger children, this is the qualification recognised in nursery staffing ratios.
CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Learning and Development: a widely taken next step for experienced TAs.
