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Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Redbridge

Cost£1,814.40
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Course in Redbridge. Classes run at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 22 weeks. You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people in school settings. Topics include supporting learning activities, child development, communication, and safeguarding. The course suits anyone working toward a role in a school or learning environment.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners who want to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to support children and young people in school settings. It is suitable for learners who are working towards a role as a Learning Support Assistant

Entry requirements

As part of the application process you will be asked to explain why you want to study this course, so that we can ensure any course offer made aligns to your career goals. You will also be offered an appointment with Work Redbridge.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how to support teaching and learning activities in a classroom.
  • You'll learn about child and young person development.
  • You'll develop skills in communication with pupils, teachers, and parents.
  • You'll understand safeguarding and the duty of care in school settings.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
  • You'll understand professional behaviour and your role within a school team.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at the Gants Hill Campus. Learning is through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and written assignments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge. Assessment is through coursework rather than formal exams.

What you will need to bring

Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need additional help.
  • Classroom Assistant, assists the class teacher with day-to-day activities.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with special educational needs, often requires further experience or specialist training.
  • Cover Supervisor, manages a class in a teacher's absence, usually needs additional experience.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a step toward teaching or training roles in further education.
  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, deepens your knowledge for more senior school support roles.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification, builds on this Certificate and may open routes toward higher-level support roles.
  • A foundation degree or degree in Education, needed if you want to qualify as a teacher.
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