Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Malton. Daytime classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 16 weeks. You'll need to be in a placement or support role in a school or college to join. The course covers how to support teachers, help pupils with their learning, and work effectively within a school or college environment. It's a level 2 teaching assistant qualification that fits around other commitments, with classes during the day. You must be aged 19 or over to be eligible for funding.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners in placement / working in support roles within schools and colleges. Learners are required to be aged 19 years or over.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll develop skills in helping pupils with literacy and numeracy tasks.
You'll understand how to promote positive behaviour in a classroom.
You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep pupils safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll learn how schools and colleges are organised and how your role fits within them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, combined with evidence gathered from your placement or support role in a school or college. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence from your workplace, observations of your practice, and written assignments. Your tutor will support you throughout the 16 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school
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 reception or nursery settings
Cover supervisor: supervise classes when the teacher is absent
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role and is widely used by those who want to lead sessions themselves.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your knowledge of supporting learning and can strengthen your position in school-based roles.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: an option if you want to move into early years or nursery settings.
