Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Salisbury. Classes run at Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development, with part-time daytime sessions spread across 12 weeks. This level 2 teaching assistant course covers support roles across schools and colleges, including classroom support, administrative work, technical roles, and voluntary positions working with children and young people. There are no specific entry requirements, though some Level 2 English experience may be helpful. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 knowledge of safeguarding and the duty of care in educational settings.
You'll understand how to support inclusion and meet the needs of diverse learners.
You'll learn about professional boundaries and behaviour expected in a school or college environment.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio-based evidence that you build up over the 12 weeks. You'll demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of support work in schools and colleges through these tasks rather than a formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in the classroom.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction.
School administrator: handle office and administrative tasks in a school.
Site support staff: maintain and manage school premises and facilities.
Exam invigilator: supervise students during assessments.
Volunteer classroom helper: gain experience before moving into paid roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility in the classroom and move toward a qualified teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning: a fuller qualification that opens doors to senior teaching assistant and higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA) positions.
CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education: useful if you're considering early years settings alongside school-based work.
