Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Selby. Evening teaching assistant classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll need to be in a placement or support role in a school or college to join. The course runs for 16 weeks part-time, covering the skills and knowledge schools expect from classroom support staff. This is a level 2 teaching assistant qualification recognised by employers across the education sector.
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 understand how schools and colleges are organised and how they operate
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons
You'll develop skills for supporting pupils' learning inside and outside the classroom
You'll explore how to help children and young people with their communication and development
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep learners safe
You'll learn how to work with colleagues and contribute to a positive school environment
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service on weekday evenings. You'll be assessed through a combination of written assignments and evidence gathered from your workplace placement or support role. Your day-to-day experience in school or college feeds directly into your assessment, so what you do at work counts toward your qualification.
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 teachers and pupils in primary or secondary 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 during lessons
Cover supervisor: support classes when a teacher is absent
Early years teaching assistant: work in reception or nursery settings within a school
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a recognised step into teaching or training roles, useful if you want to move toward a more independent teaching role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: builds on Level 2 and prepares you for senior or specialist support roles in schools.
CACHE Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs: useful if you want to specialise in SEN support.
