Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens Adult and Community Learning. You'll study part-time over 10 months, combining classroom sessions with a work placement of 6 hours per week in a local primary, secondary, special school or college. The placement is a core part of the course, so you'll need to arrange one before you start. You'll need a Level 1 English qualification and Entry Level 3 numeracy, or be willing to complete an assessment if you don't have certificates.
Who this course is for
his course is for adults aged 19+ who want to work in a school or college setting to support pupil’s learning.
Entry requirements
No previous experience is necessary, but you must:
Be willing to complete a DBS check
Be able to arrange and complete a work placement in a local Primary, Secondary, Special School or College setting (6 hours per week)
Have a Level 1 English qualification and be willing to work towards L2 (where no certificates are available, we will ask you to complete an assessment)
Have an Entry 3 Numeracy qualification (where no certificates are available, we will ask you to complete an assessment)
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support pupils' learning under the direction of a teacher.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll explore child development and how it affects learning in the classroom.
You'll learn how to support a safe and inclusive learning environment.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and the responsibilities of school staff.
You'll understand how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll build practical skills through your placement in a real school or college setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at St Helens Adult and Community Learning, combined with a work placement of 6 hours per week in a local school or college. Assessment is based on evidence gathered from your placement alongside written assignments and tasks completed during class. Your placement experience is central to how you demonstrate your skills and knowledge throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens Adult and Community Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a DBS check and secure a work placement in a local primary, secondary, special school or college before the course begins.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant - support pupils' learning in primary or secondary schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant - work with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant - help students in college or further education settings.
Classroom assistant - provide day-to-day support to teachers and pupils.
Early years teaching assistant - support learning in reception or nursery classes.
Cover supervisor - manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - a stepping stone toward teaching roles in further education or adult learning.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification - deepens your knowledge and can strengthen your position in school-based roles.
Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning - builds directly on this Certificate and is recognised for more senior support roles.
CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator - if you want to focus on younger children and work toward nursery or reception roles.
