Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Daytime classes run at Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub, fitting around other commitments. This level 2 teaching assistant course builds on introductory knowledge of working in schools and colleges. It covers the varied support roles staff take on, from working directly with children and young people to administrative, technical, and site support. You'll need to be 19 or over, and you'll complete an assessment to confirm the course is the right fit. The course takes around 11 months part-time.
Who this course is for
This qualification is an progression from the introduction and builds upon the existing knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part-time support staff may fulfil including: administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers, as well as roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.
Entry requirements
19+ You will be required to complete an assessment to determine your eligibility
What you will learn
You'll understand how schools and colleges are organised and how support staff contribute to them.
You'll learn how to support children and young people's learning in the classroom.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and the duty of care in educational settings.
You'll explore communication skills for working with pupils, teachers, and parents.
You'll understand how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll learn about professional standards and behaviour expected of school support staff.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing in a school environment.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at the centre throughout the 11-month course. Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up over the course. You'll complete an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm the level is right for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke on Trent Employment and Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils' learning 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 teachers manage lessons and resources day to day.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes in a teacher's short-term absence.
Early years teaching assistant: support children's learning in a nursery or reception class.
School administrator: take on administrative support roles within a school.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants: deepens your knowledge and can support a move into more senior TA roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus on younger children, this qualification is recognised in statutory nursery staffing ratios.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: suitable if you're considering a route toward becoming a qualified teacher or trainer.
