Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Over one year, you'll cover child and young person development, communication, equality, safeguarding, positive behaviour, and how schools and colleges operate. You'll need Level 1 English, or be working toward it. All candidates attend an information session and complete a literacy and numeracy assessment before starting. A strong foundation for anyone moving into classroom support roles.
Who this course is for
The one-year Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning for adults has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people�s development, supporting children and young people�s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.
Entry requirements
You must have, or be working towards Level 1 in English. All candidates will need to attend an information session before starting the programme and candidates will need to undertake a literacy and numeracy assessment prior to starting.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children and young people develop at different stages.
You'll learn how to support positive behaviour in school and college settings.
You'll explore communication skills and how to build professional relationships.
You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusive practice in education.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities when working with young people.
You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child welfare requirements.
You'll understand how schools and colleges are structured and how they operate.
You'll learn how to support and plan learning activities alongside teachers.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening, one year part-time. The course blends practical sessions with theory. Assessment is carried out by your tutor and assessor throughout the course. Before you start, you'll attend an information session and complete a literacy and numeracy assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers in primary or secondary classrooms.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during absences.
Nursery assistant: support early years learning in a nursery setting.
Behaviour support assistant: help pupils manage behaviour in school.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: the natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom or work toward a higher support role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship: combines on-the-job training with a formal qualification, often available once you're working in a school.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to move into nursery or early years settings specifically.
