Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Redcar. Classes run at Triage Redcar on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. Over 6 days, you'll cover the key areas of working in school and college settings: child development, safeguarding, equality, communication, and health and safety. This level 2 teaching assistant course gives you a grounded introduction to support roles with children and young people.
Who this course is for
This level 2 qualification will provide you with an introduction to working in school or college environments, covering various roles involving children and young people. Topics include equality, communication, child development, safeguarding, schools as organizations, and health and safety.
What you will learn
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities involved in supporting children and young people in schools and colleges.
You'll explore child development and how it shapes learning and behaviour.
You'll learn how safeguarding works in educational settings and your responsibilities within it.
You'll develop your understanding of equality and inclusion in the classroom.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
You'll understand how schools and colleges are organised and how they operate.
You'll cover health and safety requirements relevant to school and college environments.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Triage Redcar. You'll work through topics with a tutor and complete assessments as part of the course. Assessment methods are set by NCFE and will be confirmed by the centre before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Redcar 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 activities.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in nursery or reception settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a stepping stone toward teaching or training roles.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: deepens your knowledge for more senior school support roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: the next level for those looking to take on greater responsibility in the classroom.
CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education: broadens your options into early years settings.
