Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for one year, covering child and young person development, behaviour support, and safeguarding in school and college settings. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to work directly alongside teachers and support staff. The course covers a wide range of areas relevant to classroom support roles.
Who this course is for
If you are interested in gaining the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments, then this course will be highly suited.
This course covers a wide range of areas including children and young people's development, supporting children and young people's positive behaviour and safeguarding children and young people.
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 classroom and college settings.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to keep children and young people safe.
You'll explore how to assist with teaching and learning activities under teacher direction.
You'll learn about communication and relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
You'll understand your role and responsibilities as a teaching assistant.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group work, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments and evidence-based tasks that demonstrate your knowledge and skills across the qualification's subject areas.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: work with pupils who need additional help.
Classroom assistant: assist with day-to-day learning activities.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: support pupils with additional needs.
Early years teaching assistant: work in nursery or reception settings.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under school staff direction.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: move into a training or tutoring role.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: deepen your classroom expertise and take on more responsibility.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus on younger children and work toward a role counted in nursery staffing ratios.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce: a broader childcare and education qualification recognised by employers.
