Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Ripon. Classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll cover the skills and knowledge needed to support pupils and students in school and college settings, from safeguarding and communication to inclusion and learning support. You'll have an initial assessment at enrolment to confirm this is the right level for you. This free teaching assistant course leads to the NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges with certificate.
Who this course is for
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, who are thinking of working in a school or college setting.
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 understand the roles and responsibilities of support staff in schools and colleges.
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning under the direction of a teacher.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with pupils, teachers, and parents.
You'll learn about inclusion and how to support learners with additional needs.
You'll understand school and college policies, procedures, and professional boundaries.
You'll explore how to support pupils' wellbeing and positive behaviour.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the 12 weeks. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the qualification standards set by NCFE.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: helping students with additional needs in class.
Higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA): taking on more responsibility in the classroom.
Cover supervisor: managing classes under teacher direction.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: working with pupils with SEND.
Early years support worker: assisting in nursery or reception settings.
College learning support worker: supporting students in further education.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility or work toward HLTA status.
Level 3 Education and Training qualification: opens routes into adult education and training roles.
Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education: broadens your options into early years settings.
A degree in Education or Primary Teaching (QTS route): for those considering a move into qualified teaching.
