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Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Salisbury – RACPD Head Office, Larkhill

Cost£199.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Salisbury. Classes run at RACPD Head Office, Larkhill, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover what it takes to support pupils and staff in a school or college setting, whether in the classroom, in an administrative role, or in a technical or site support capacity. There are no specific entry requirements, though some Level 2 English experience may help. Earn your level 2 teaching assistant qualification on completion.

Who this course is for

This qualification is suitable for anyone who wants to work in a school or college setting in a full or part-time support role (this could be in an administrative role, technical or site support, voluntary work or working directly with children and young people in the classroom).

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements but learners may find it useful if they have already achieved Lev 2 English.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of support staff in schools and colleges.
  • You'll learn how schools and colleges are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and colleagues.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and the duty of care in education settings.
  • You'll learn how to support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in an education environment.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at RACPD Head Office, Larkhill. Assessment is based on portfolio evidence and written assignments that you build up over the 12 weeks. You'll demonstrate your knowledge through tasks and activities linked to real school and college support scenarios. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. RACPD Head Office, Larkhill will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in the classroom day to day.
  • Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA): take on more responsibility in the classroom.
  • School administrator: handle admin and communications in a school office.
  • Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
  • Site support or caretaker: maintain the school environment and facilities.
  • Behaviour support assistant: help pupils manage behaviour and stay on track.

What you could study next

A level 2 teaching assistant certificate is a solid starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, which carries more weight when applying for senior classroom roles. If you want to work toward HLTA status, a Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching Assistance is the next step. Some people go on to teacher training through routes such as a PGCE or School Direct.

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