Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Ripon. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, 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 join. Over 16 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and skills to support teaching and learning effectively in a classroom setting. 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 understand how children and young people develop and learn.
You'll explore how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll learn how to promote positive behaviour in a school environment.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
You'll learn how to support literacy and numeracy activities in the classroom.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Ripon Community House Ripon on an evening timetable. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, observations in your placement setting, and written assignments. You'll need to be in an active school or college support role throughout the course, as evidence from your workplace forms part of your assessment.
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. Support teachers and pupils day to day in 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 across lessons.
Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in reception and nursery settings.
Cover supervisor. Supervise classes under teacher direction during absences.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. A widely taken next step if you want to move toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. Deepens your classroom expertise and can strengthen your position in school support roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Learning and Teaching. Builds directly on this Level 2 Certificate for those working in schools who want to take on more responsibility.
