Teaching Assistants L2

Start Date

Level: 2

Course Course: P00119

Area: Teaching & Education

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

This study programme is designed to help you build the knowledge, skills and experience needed when working with children and young people in a school setting. The course is aimed at mature students (aged 19 and over) who want to work in a supervised capacity across any aspect of education with children and young people aged from 5 to 19.

Key Units

The course follows two strands across all 11 units. There is a 'knowledge' based element and a 'to be able' element.

The placement will provide opportunities to prove your understanding in practice, demonstrating the 'to be able' requirements. The 'knowledge' aspect will be delivered and assessed using digital platforms, software, discussions, presentations and shared active learning in college classwork sessions.

Expected college time is one day per week and a placement (of your choice) can be one day, or split across two days.

Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 3 or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Experience of working with children or young people in some capacity will help you gain the most from the course.

Assessment

A combination of written, practical or observed tasks across 11 units, taking place both in college and on placement.

Where does this Lead

Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress to a Level 3 Diploma, leading to employment and/or further study to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or specialise in an associated area of education, welfare or youth work.

Future Opportunities

This qualification may enable students to gain employment in the education sector across a wide range of support roles.

Tell Me More

This course may start at additional times of the year (not only September) and will be delivered on either Tuesdays or Fridays.

Usually this qualification it is a self-funded programme, however funding may be available depending on individual circumstances. Please contact us for more information on start dates and funding.

Extra Costs

An Enhanced DBS is a requirement to work in the Education Sector (this cost approx £45). All participants will need this Enhanced DBS to gain a viable placement.

The full cost for this course is approximately £1350. If you are unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning below the low wage threshold, the course is fully funded. If you are 19-23 you must have already achieved a full level 2 to qualify for the funding above. If you do not meet the criteria listed above, you will have to pay 50% of the fee. Please note: all quoted fees are subject to change.

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