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Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course Online – Manchester City Council

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Over 17 weeks, you'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to support learning in schools and colleges. Topics include supporting pupils, working with teachers, and understanding the school environment. This is a free teaching assistant course open to adults who want a recognised qualification without attending a classroom.

Who this course is for

Refer to the website for course information.

Entry requirements

Check the website for information on course entry requirement.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in schools and colleges.
  • You'll learn how to support teachers and contribute to planned learning activities.
  • You'll explore how to help pupils with different needs in a classroom setting.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll understand school policies, professional boundaries, and codes of conduct.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.

How you will learn

This is an online course you complete at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks submitted online. You'll work through course materials digitally and complete assessments that demonstrate your understanding of support work in schools and colleges. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Manchester City Council 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.
  • Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction.
  • Early years support worker: assist in nursery or reception-age settings.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 2 teaching assistant qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, which covers more complex responsibilities. From there, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship or a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning gives you the depth employers look for in senior support roles. Some people use this as a stepping stone toward a teaching degree or a PGCE.

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