Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a placement in a school setting while you study, as the course covers both knowledge and practical skills. It covers how to support pupils' learning in a school environment, including pupils with special educational needs. The course takes around 3 weeks. You'll need to be 19 or over to enrol.
Who this course is for
This qualification will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in the school environment. It is suitable for those working in roles that support pupils� learning including teaching assistants, learning support assistants and special needs assistants.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but you will need to be at least 19 years of age. You will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom setting.
You'll develop skills for working with pupils who have special educational needs.
You'll understand your role and responsibilities as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll explore how to help create a safe and positive learning environment.
You'll build knowledge of child development and how pupils learn.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at Oaklands College St Albans Campus. Assessment combines knowledge-based tasks with evidence of your practical competence in your school or placement setting. You'll need to demonstrate skills in a real working environment, so active involvement in a school role is required throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support classroom learning in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils.
Special needs assistant: support pupils with additional learning needs.
Classroom assistant: help teachers with day-to-day classroom activities.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during absences.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a step toward teaching or training roles in further education or community settings.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your knowledge and can support career progression within schools.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: builds on this Certificate and is recognised for more senior support roles.
