Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Skills North Tyneside White Swan Centre, part-time during the day over around 13 weeks of taught sessions. You'll study child development, pupil learning, literacy and numeracy support, safeguarding, and equal opportunities. The course also covers CV writing and interview skills. You'll need a school or college placement of at least one day a week to gather evidence for assessment. A current DBS check is required, and the centre can support you with this.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand how children and young people develop and learn.
You'll support teachers with literacy and numeracy activities in the classroom.
You'll apply safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.
You'll work within equal opportunities and special educational needs frameworks.
You'll communicate effectively within a school or college environment.
You'll build an e-portfolio of evidence from your workplace placement.
You'll develop practical skills in writing a CV, completing application forms, and preparing for interviews.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom workshops every two to three weeks, covering the knowledge behind the teaching assistant role. Alongside this, you volunteer in a school or college for at least one day a week. Assessment uses an e-portfolio built from assignments, observations of you working with children or young people, reflective accounts, and professional discussions. You'll also have regular one-to-one tutorials with your tutor. Expect around twelve hours a week in total, including placement, workshops, and independent study.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a current DBS check before you start (the centre can support you with this). You'll also need a confirmed placement at a school or college, with their agreement to help you gather evidence for assessment. Skills North Tyneside White Swan Centre will confirm anything else you need before you begin.
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 or nursery settings.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): a step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants (CACHE or equivalent): deepens your classroom practice and can support progression to higher-level teaching assistant roles.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status: recognised by schools for more responsibility and higher pay.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: for those moving toward a teaching career.
