Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre, with daytime sessions spread across 11 months so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to support pupils in schools and colleges. Topics cover how children learn, safeguarding, communication, and working alongside teachers. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be tailored to your needs.
Who this course is for
Please note this course listing is for information only. By applying you are registering your interest, and a member of our customer support team will be in touch shortly to progress you to a full application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us on 01353 613013 If you are looking at starting a career as a teaching assistant or a learning support assistant then our course will help you develop your skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work in school or college environments. You will learn about the development of learners, the importance of promoting positive behaviour, how to work collaboratively with teaching staff and gain effective communication and an understanding of safeguarding.
Entry requirements
Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom setting.
You'll understand child development and how pupils learn at different stages.
You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll develop communication skills for working with teachers, pupils, and parents.
You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant.
You'll explore how to promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at The March Community Centre. Assessment is through written assignments and a portfolio of evidence that shows your understanding of supporting teaching and learning. Your initial assessment helps shape how the course is delivered to suit your starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils 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 activities and resources.
Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in nursery or reception classes.
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 Certificate for Teaching Assistants. Deepens your classroom practice and can support a senior TA role.
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools. A broader qualification for those working with pupils with complex needs.
A foundation degree in Education or Teaching and Learning, if you want to move toward a qualified teacher route.
