Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a school or educational setting, putting your learning into practice from day one. The course covers how to support teachers, help pupils with their learning, and contribute to a safe and positive classroom environment. It typically takes 30 weeks to complete.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll develop skills in working with pupils of different ages and abilities.
You'll understand how to promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
You'll learn how to support pupils with literacy and numeracy activities.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll develop an understanding of inclusion and how to support pupils with additional needs.
How you will learn
This is work-based training, so your learning happens in your school or educational setting. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work. Assessment is ongoing and workplace-based, with your assessor observing you in practice and reviewing the evidence you gather. You may also complete written tasks or professional discussions as part of your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset 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.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Classroom assistant: help manage resources and activities during lessons.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in nursery or Reception classes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a recognised step toward teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your knowledge and can open doors to senior TA roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning: builds directly on this Certificate and is valued by schools for more senior support positions.
Foundation Degree in Education: a higher-level route if you want to move toward a qualified teacher status pathway.
