Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at Ashby Community Hub, part-time during the day, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to support pupils' learning in primary, secondary, or special schools. To join, you must hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate and be working or volunteering in an educational setting with children aged 5 to 19. You should have English at Level 1 or above, and be aged 19 or over. The course runs for 144 hours.
Who this course is for
The course provides you with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children. It is aimed at people working or volunteering in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools. This is also suitable for people working in colleges who may need a qualification to progress within their career.
Entry requirements
You must hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate and be working or volunteering in an educational setting, supporting children aged between 5 and 19 for the duration of the course. You should have a good standard of English, ideally Level 1 or above.
You must be aged 19+ on 31 August 2024 to join this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand how children learn and develop across different age groups.
You'll learn how to support pupils with their literacy and numeracy in the classroom.
You'll explore how to work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll develop your understanding of behaviour management strategies used in schools.
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in different educational settings.
How you will learn
Learning is blended: you'll study online in your own time and attend sessions at Ashby Community Hub during the day. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence drawn from your work or volunteering in an educational setting. You'll gather observations, written accounts, and supporting documents that demonstrate your skills and knowledge in practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashby Community Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistant: working with pupils with additional needs.
Learning support assistant: helping students in college or further education settings.
Classroom assistant: providing day-to-day support to teachers and pupils.
Cover supervisor: managing a class under teacher direction.
Early years teaching assistant: supporting younger children in school reception classes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a stepping stone toward teaching or training roles in further education.
Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants: deepens your skills and may open senior or specialist TA roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools: suited to those working with pupils with more complex needs, and recognised in school staffing structures.
