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Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Enfield

Cost£1,350.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Enfield. Classes run at Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus, part-time during the day over 35 weeks. You'll need a voluntary placement in a school for at least two days a week before you start. The course covers the knowledge and skills schools look for when hiring teaching assistants. You'll build an e-portfolio as part of your assessment, so competent IT skills are required. This level 2 teaching assistant qualification is recognised by primary and secondary schools as evidence you're ready to work in a classroom.

Who this course is for

For students aged over 18 who would like to be a Teaching Assistant in a school. You will achieve a teaching assistant qualification required to gain employment in a primary or secondary school.

Entry requirements

Students should have a voluntary placement (for at least two days a week or 12 hours a week) arranged in a school. You will require competent IT skills for the e-portfolio.

Conditional Offer: Subject to exam results, references, suitability to work within the childcare/education sector

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how to support pupils' learning in a classroom setting.
  • You'll learn how to assist teachers with planning and delivering lessons.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll explore how to support children with additional or special educational needs.
  • You'll understand behaviour management strategies used in schools.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
  • You'll build and maintain a professional e-portfolio to evidence your practice.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at the college and complete a work-based placement in a school for at least two days a week. Assessment is through an e-portfolio, which you'll build up over the 35 weeks using evidence from your placement. You'll need a conditional offer in place before starting, which includes references and a suitability check for working in education.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange your own voluntary placement in a school before the course begins, for a minimum of two days or 12 hours a week. Competent IT skills are required for the e-portfolio.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant. Support teachers 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 manage resources and activities during lessons.
  • Early years teaching assistant. Support learning in Reception and Key Stage 1.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning. The next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom or move toward a higher-level teaching assistant role.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you're interested in delivering training or teaching in further education settings.
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status. A recognised standard for experienced teaching assistants looking to lead lessons independently.
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