Teaching Assistant Level 2
At a glance
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LevelLevel 2
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Duration14 sessions (including enrolment)
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Location
South Yorkshire
About the courseAbout the course
Teaching Assistant Level 2Build on your experience and develop the skills needed to support learning in educational settings.
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
About the course
This Level 2 course explores the diverse roles and responsibilities within educational settings, helping you develop a deeper understanding of how schools and colleges operate. With support from experienced tutors, you will examine key areas such as the organisation of educational institutions, relevant legal considerations, and effective communication strategies.
You will also explore how to promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring positive and supportive learning environments for all.
As you progress through the course, you will build confidence in your knowledge and skills, enabling you to plan your next steps and develop employability skills that support progression into further training or employment in education.
Is this course right for you?
This course is ideal if you are already interested in working in education or have some basic knowledge or experience in a school setting. It is well-suited to those looking to develop their understanding further and move closer to a teaching assistant or support role. If you want to strengthen your confidence, skills and career prospects in education, this course could be right for you.
Eligibility criteria
You must be a South Yorkshire resident, aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025, be ordinarily resident in the UK, and have the right to live and work in the UK.
You must be unemployed or employed and earning less than £24,570 per year. If you are employed and earn above this threshold, you may still be eligible.
What you will learn
Topics include:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Schools and colleges as organisations
- Legal requirements, policies and procedures
- Professional relationships
- Communication and information sharing
- Safeguarding
- Health and safety
- Child development
- Transitions
- Equality and diversity
- SEND and inclusive practice
- Progression routes - information, advice and guidance
How you will learn
Learning is delivered in-person through a supportive, tutor-led approach, combining interactive sessions, discussions, practical activities, and independent study. This flexible learning style helps you build knowledge and confidence while developing skills that can be applied in real educational environments.
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