Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, combining online study with time at the centre. You'll cover child and young person development, supporting positive behaviour, communication, and professional relationships in school and college settings. The course runs part-time over 180 hours, with daytime attendance. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement while you study, as the qualification assesses both your knowledge and your 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 stages.
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning in primary, secondary, and special school settings.
You'll develop skills in encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom.
You'll build knowledge of communication and professional relationships with colleagues, pupils, and families.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities when working with children and young people.
You'll understand how to support children's and young people's wellbeing and inclusion.
How you will learn
This is a blended course. You'll complete some study online and attend daytime sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Assessment is through a combination of knowledge-based tasks and demonstration of practical competence in your workplace or placement. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment in English and maths, and an Information, Advice and Guidance session to confirm the course is the right fit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a working, volunteering, or placement role in a school or college setting before the course begins, as practical evidence from that setting is required for assessment.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils' learning in primary or secondary school.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: work with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: help students in further education colleges.
Classroom assistant: provide day-to-day support to teachers and pupils.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in Reception and Key Stage 1.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility or move into early years leadership roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move toward a teaching or training role.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status: a recognised step for experienced teaching assistants looking to take on greater classroom responsibilities.
