Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Northallerton. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll need to be in a placement or support role in a school or college to enrol. The course runs for 16 weeks part-time, covering how to support teachers, help pupils learn, and work effectively within a school or college setting. This is a free teaching assistant course for adults aged 19 and over.
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 understand how to help pupils with their learning and development.
You'll explore how schools and colleges are organised and how they operate.
You'll develop skills in communication with pupils, staff, and parents.
You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
You'll build knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in education settings.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Northallerton Adult Education on an evening timetable. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your placement or support role in a school or college. You'll gather evidence of your work in the classroom to demonstrate your competence. There may also be written assignments or reflective tasks as part of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils day to day in school.
Learning support assistant: helping pupils who need extra one-to-one support.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting younger children in primary or nursery settings.
Cover supervisor: managing a class under teacher direction during short absences.
Classroom support worker: assisting with resources, activities, and pupil welfare.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your knowledge and can support career development in schools.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning: builds on this Certificate for those wanting more responsibility in the classroom.
CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to move into early years or nursery settings.
