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Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course Online – Leicester City Council

Cost£810.00
Duration28 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start4 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course. Study online, part-time over 28 weeks. You study at your own pace in the evenings, so the course fits around existing commitments. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to support teachers and pupils in the classroom. An initial assessment covers your vocational suitability and English level to confirm this is the right course for you. You'll also need confidence with digital tools, as all study is completed online. An enhanced DBS check is required before you start.

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
  • You'll understand how to assist pupils with their learning and development.
  • You'll explore how schools and classrooms are organised and managed.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
  • You'll understand professional standards and behaviour expected in a school setting.

How you will learn

All study and assessment is completed online. You work through course materials at your own pace during evening hours. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge tasks that you submit digitally. Because the qualification is fully online, you need to be comfortable using a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access materials and complete your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester City Council will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a device with an internet connection to study and submit your work. An enhanced DBS check is also required. If you do not already have one, the centre can arrange this for you.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day in school.
  • Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
  • Early years teaching assistant: support learning in reception or nursery classes.
  • Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: a stepping stone toward teaching roles in further education or adult learning settings.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification: builds on your Level 2 knowledge and is valued for more senior support roles in schools.
  • Level 3 Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) training: relevant if you want to specialise in supporting pupils with additional needs.
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