Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your existing commitments. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to support pupils in schools, nurseries, and other educational settings. You'll complete it in around 3 weeks. This is a free teaching assistant course open to adults looking to move into education support work.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to help you get into working as a Teaching Assistant within a Nursery or educational setting. This course is designed to help you become a Teaching Assistant and give you the knowledge that you need to get into that sector.
What you will learn
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in schools and nurseries.
You'll learn how to support teachers and pupils in a classroom environment.
You'll explore how children and young people develop and learn.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and your duty of care.
You'll learn about inclusive practice and supporting pupils with additional needs.
You'll understand professional boundaries and communication in educational settings.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark it. There are no exams to sit in person. Acorn Training will confirm the exact submission process when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Acorn Training 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 schools.
Nursery assistant: work with early years children in nursery settings.
Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional educational needs.
Classroom assistant: provide day-to-day support across a range of subjects.
Special educational needs (SEN) support worker: work one-to-one with pupils with SEND.
Early years educator: support child development in nursery or pre-school settings.
What you could study next
A level 2 teaching assistant qualification is a solid starting point, but many schools expect further training.
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step for those wanting more responsibility in the classroom.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: a fuller qualification recognised for senior support roles.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education: if you want to specialise in nursery or early years settings.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): the longer route if you want to train as a teacher.
