Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll study child development, behaviour support, communication, and how to support learning in primary, secondary, and special school settings. The course runs part-time during the day and takes around 180 hours to complete. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a placement in a school or college environment, as the qualification requires you to demonstrate skills in practice.
Who this course is for
This qualification has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people�s development, supporting children and young people�s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships. It is aimed at learners working in roles that support pupils� learning in primary, secondary or special schools, as well as colleges.
Entry requirements
Learners should be at least 19 years old. � Must complete an initial assessment in English, Maths � Must complete an IAG � Must have or working towards level 2 in Maths, English � Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children and young people develop across different age ranges.
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning in classroom settings.
You'll develop skills in encouraging positive behaviour.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll understand how to build professional relationships in school environments.
You'll learn how to support children with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people.
How you will learn
This is a blended course. You'll complete some study online and attend sessions at LIBS Training during the day. Assessment is through knowledge-based work and practical demonstration in your workplace, volunteering role, or placement. You'll need to show competence in both the underpinning knowledge and the practical skills required by the qualification. An initial assessment in English and maths is required before you start, along with an Information, Advice and Guidance session.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils' learning in primary or secondary school.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: helping students in further education colleges.
Classroom assistant: providing in-class support under teacher direction.
Cover supervisor: supervising classes in a teacher's short-term absence.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting learning in reception and nursery settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: a broader qualification covering work with children across education and care settings.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification: deepens your classroom support skills and can strengthen your position when applying for higher-grade TA roles.
A teaching degree or School Direct programme: the route to qualified teacher status if you want to lead a class.
