Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Telford. Classes run at Telford College, with one day a week in college and at least half a day a week on work placement in a school or education setting. The course runs over 35 weeks, part-time during the day, so you can balance study with other commitments. You'll develop the skills to support teachers and pupils in a classroom, covering communication, safeguarding, and learning support. A DBS check and a good level of English and maths are required to join.
Who this course is for
Teaching assistant courses are specially designed for those who enjoy being with children and young people. If you’re enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge, being a teaching assistant could be the career for you. You need to be a good communicator; ready to work hard in an environment that can be quite tough; resilient, flexible and well organised. You'll spend 1 day a week in college with a minimum half day a week in a work placement.
Entry requirements
A good level of English and maths is required. A DBS will be necessary.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
You'll develop skills in supporting pupils with different learning needs.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
You'll explore how to contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
You'll gain practical experience through a weekly school-based work placement.
How you will learn
You'll learn through weekly classroom sessions at Telford College, combined with a minimum half-day work placement each week in a school or education setting. Assessment is based on your performance in the workplace and coursework completed during your college sessions. The placement gives you hands-on experience alongside your classroom study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Telford College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before beginning your placement.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in nursery or reception classes
Classroom assistant: help manage resources and activities across year groups
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: deepens your classroom expertise and can support career progression within schools.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to specialise in working with younger children, this is the qualification recognised in nursery staffing ratios.
A degree in Primary Education (QTS): the route to becoming a qualified teacher.
