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Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course in Beverley

Cost£543.00
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course in Beverley. Classes run at Adult Learning Beverley, part-time during the day over 37 weeks.

You must have completed the 5-week Introduction to Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools course before joining. You also need to be working or volunteering in a school for at least 10 hours a week, with a current DBS check. The course covers 10 mandatory units and one optional unit, exploring the teaching assistant's role, supporting pupils' learning, and working within school policies.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

Who this course is for

This course is for newly appointed, as well as experienced, teaching assistants who would like to gain a recognised qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools. To achieve the qualification, you will complete 10 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. Your learning will cover a wide range of topics related to the teaching assistant’s role and responsibilitiesy. You must be spend a minimum of ten hours per week in school. The course exam fees may change.

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the 5-week Introduction to supporting teaching and learning in schools course, be confident in the use of IT and be working at Level 2 in your English skills. You will also require a minimum of 10 hours a week in a school in either a paid or voluntary capacity, together with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a school setting.
  • You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
  • You'll develop skills to help pupils with their learning, including those with additional needs.
  • You'll explore safeguarding, child protection, and school policies.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll understand how to support pupils' health, well-being, and behaviour.
  • You'll complete one optional unit tailored to your school role or area of interest.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Adult Learning Beverley each week. Learning is supported by practical experience in your school placement, which must be at least 10 hours per week. Assessment is through the 11 units you complete, combining written work and evidence gathered from your school setting. Registration and exam fees are included in the course.

What you will need to bring

Adult Learning Beverley will confirm what you need before you start. You will need to have a current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate and access to a school placement of at least 10 hours per week.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need extra help in class.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps manage learning activities alongside the class teacher.
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant, works with pupils with additional needs, often requires further experience.
  • Cover Supervisor, supervises classes in a teacher's absence, some schools require further training.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a step toward teaching or training roles for adults.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, deepens your knowledge and may open senior support roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support (Level 5), a higher education route for those aiming toward a more specialist or senior role in schools.
  • Early Years Educator qualification, if you want to move into early years settings rather than schools.
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