Becoming a Teaching Assistant is a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can make a real difference. No two days are the same, the hours work around family life and there are many opportunities for career development. If you are currently working, or would like to work, in a child-centred environment and want to gain the knowledge that leads to a Teaching Assistant role, this course could be for you and previous experience is not required.
Support Work in Schools Level 2 Award (Becoming a Teaching Assistant)
This Level 2 qualification provides an opportunity for individuals seeking to build on their learning from the level 1 course or to develop their existing skills to make a significant impact in an educational setting. If you’re considering a career change and are enthusiastic about contributing to school communities, this course will provide you with the necessary expertise.
The comprehensive content includes schools as organisations, child development, safeguarding, communication and professional relationships, equality and diversity in work with children and young people
Introduction
Before you commit to a full accredited course, this short introductory course will help you to learn more about what’s involved by developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Deadline |
| 5th December 2024 | 13.00-14.00 | Online via Google Classroom | REGISTER HERE | 2nd December 2024 |
Accredited Course
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| Starts in term 2 2025. Watch for updates | TBA | Online via Google Classroom | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Qualification on successful completion of this course: Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools
Following achievement of this qualification, you could progress to a Level 3 Support Teaching and Learning in Schools diploma.
Entry Requirements:
- You can enrol for the introduction without an assessment
- If you enrol for the accredited course, you need to undertake an initial assessment in English and achieve an L1 grade and complete a Learning Styles questionnaire
- You need to be able to attend all online sessions
- Tutor support and feedback is provided
To attend the accredited courses and complete the coursework, you need access to a good internet connection and a laptop, computer or tablet device. If you do not have a suitable device, please speak to an IAG advisor or your tutor about the Laptop Loan Scheme.
ENQUIRE:
T: 020 8871 8055
E: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
This course is free for those who meet all the following funding requirements:
- you live in a London /Greater London Borough
- you are not in full time education
- you have not achieved this qualification before
- you are aged 19 or older on 31st August 2024
- *have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months and the VISA is valid for the duration of the course.
*If you don’t have permission to live in the UK for 12 months there are exemptions which can be discussed with the IAG advisor who will contact you
If you do not meet the above criteria for a free course, a fee paying option is available.