Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. There are no specific entry requirements, so the college will assess your starting point and plan your learning from there. Over 43 weeks, you'll build the knowledge and skills to support teachers and pupils in a classroom setting. The course covers areas such as supporting learning activities, safeguarding, and child development.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = | Course Title = NCFE Cert Supporting Teaching and Learning L2 (Thu day) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60324764 | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering learning activities.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
You'll explore child and young person development across different age groups.
You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
You'll develop communication skills for working with children, teachers, and parents.
You'll understand school policies, procedures, and the wider professional context of education.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tyne Metropolitan College, attending full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group work, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments and tasks that demonstrate your understanding of supporting teaching and learning in a school environment. There is no formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant. Work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant. Support pupils with additional needs.
Classroom assistant. Help manage the learning environment day to day.
Early years teaching assistant. Work with younger children in nursery or reception classes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Develops your skills further if you want to move into a training or teaching role.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning. The next step up in this subject area, recognised for more senior school support roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma. Broadens your knowledge and can support applications for higher-level teaching assistant posts.
