Free Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day. You'll study legislation, safeguarding, inclusive practice, and how to support children and young people aged 5 and above in a school or college classroom. The course includes a 2-day placement, so you'll apply what you learn in a real setting. You'll also need to complete an enhanced DBS check before your placement begins. The course takes 1 week.
Who this course is for
This programme has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support children and young people in a classroom within schools and colleges. The course will develop learners knowledge of legislation, guidance, policies and procedures and how these are promoted in the setting to keep children healthy, safe and secure as well as making sure that the learning environment is inclusive to all children and young people. The learners will research how schools and colleges are structured, how children develop, the transitions they may face and the importance of play and leisure within the learning environment. Learners will develop their skills and knowledge to support positive behaviour, communicate effectively and develop relationships with children and adults. They will gain an understanding of how to promote effective learning environments including creating display boards which will be observed in practice within placement.
Entry requirements
Learners will need to obtain a 2-day placement, supporting in a classroom within a school or college with ages 5 years and above. Learners will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.
What you will learn
You'll learn the legislation, guidance, and policies that keep children healthy, safe, and secure in educational settings.
You'll understand how to promote an inclusive learning environment for all children and young people.
You'll explore how schools and colleges implement safeguarding procedures.
You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people in a classroom.
You'll research how schools promote positive behaviours and wellbeing.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Middlesbrough College, with a 2-day school or college placement where you'll apply your skills directly. Assessment is based on your work during the course and evidence gathered from your placement. You'll need to complete an enhanced DBS check before your placement begins.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a 2-day classroom placement in a school or college supporting learners aged 5 and above, and you must complete an enhanced DBS check.
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: assist pupils with additional needs.
Early years teaching assistant: support learning in reception or Year 1 classes.
Cover supervisor: manage a class under teacher direction during short absences.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: the next step if you want to move into a training or teaching role.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: deepens your classroom support skills and can strengthen your CV for senior TA roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to work with younger children in nursery or reception settings, this is the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios.
