Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Selby. Daytime classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 12 weeks. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to support pupils and staff in school and college settings. You'll study topics including safeguarding, communication, and supporting learning activities. Eligibility is checked at enrolment; you must be aged 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year. This is a free teaching assistant course for adults thinking about working in education. 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 a teaching assistant in schools and colleges.
You'll learn how safeguarding and child protection apply in educational settings.
You'll explore how to support communication and language development in learners.
You'll develop knowledge of how to assist with learning activities under teacher direction.
You'll understand how to work with learners who have special educational needs or English as an additional language.
You'll learn about professional behaviour and working relationships within a school or college team.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the 12 weeks. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and support you in completing your evidence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
SEN support assistant: assist learners with special educational needs.
Classroom assistant: help teachers prepare and deliver lessons.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under school staff direction.
Early years teaching assistant: support children in nursery or reception settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (City and Guilds or CACHE): the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a fuller qualification that some schools look for when hiring experienced assistants.
Level 3 Education and Training qualification: useful if you want to move toward a training or instructional role.
