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Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Leicester – Leicester Adult Education College

Cost£810.00
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start20 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester Adult Education College, part-time during the day over 19 weeks. This level 2 teaching assistant course covers the knowledge and skills you need to support teachers and pupils effectively in the classroom. You'll complete an initial assessment covering vocational skills and English to confirm the course is the right fit. An enhanced DBS check is also required before you start. The course is completed online, so confidence with digital skills is essential. Ideally, you should have or be working toward Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, as schools typically require these.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate is an accredited and recognised qualification valued by employers. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills required to support teachers and students effectively in the classroom. This course is ideal for individuals seeking a rewarding career in a school setting and can lead to further training and development opportunities.

Entry requirements

To enrol, you will need to undertake a vocational and English initial assessment to ensure this course is suitable for you. Confidence using digital skills is essential, as the qualification is completed online

Ideally, you should already have or be working towards Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, as these are typically required for employment in statutory education.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this course. If you do not already have one, we can arrange this at

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
  • You'll understand how to help pupils with different learning needs in the classroom.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a school setting.
  • You'll build knowledge of how schools are organised and how they operate.

How you will learn

The qualification is completed online, though classes are based at Leicester Adult Education College during the day. You'll work through the course content digitally, so you'll need to be confident using a computer or device. Assessment is built into the qualification units. You'll have an initial vocational and English assessment before you start, which helps confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a device with internet connection, as the qualification is completed online. An enhanced DBS check is required. Leicester Adult Education College can arrange this for you if you don't already have one. The centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils day to day in school
  • Learning support assistant: helping pupils with additional needs in class
  • Classroom assistant: working alongside teachers in primary or secondary schools
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: supporting pupils with SEND
  • Early years teaching assistant: working in reception or nursery classes
  • Cover supervisor: supervising classes under teacher direction

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: moves you toward a teaching or training role
  • Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants: deepens your classroom support skills and can strengthen your position in school
  • Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools: a fuller qualification for those working with pupils with additional needs
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward qualified teacher status routes
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