Supporting Teaching and Learning TA – Level 2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 36 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning TA

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More about the course

Working as a Teaching Assistant is an incredibly rewarding role. Teaching Assistant's help to foster the learning and development of children and young people. They support with classroom activities like preparing for lessons and help students with learning.

This Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 course will help you take your first steps towards a career as a Teaching Assistant. You will learn how to support students aged anywhere between 5-16 years old.

Our industry experienced tutors will support you to develop a solid understanding of theory which you can put into practice with regular work placements.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grade 3 (D) in English and maths, or equivalent
Related Level 1 qualification or some experience in an Early Years setting (employed or voluntary)
The course requires students to undertake a work placement, which may involve work with children or vulnerable adults, therefore applicants who are not already in relevant employment will be required to obtain a State of Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
In addition, you must also have two references

Please note that entry requirements and course offer may be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning TA.

What will I learn?

Health and Safety
Equality and Inclusion
Child and Young People Development
Maintain Relationships with CYP
Understand Children's Play and Leisure
Promote Effective Learning Environment
Teamworking
Safeguarding
Supporting Positive Behaviour
Use of ICT
Provide Displays in a Learning Environment

How is the course taught?

Lectures
Group discussion
Small group work
Practical art and craft work
Placement hours

How am I assessed?

Assessments
Portfolio of evidence
Observations in placement environment
Observations in classroom environment

Work experience opportunities

You will spend 52.5 hours on placement.

English and Maths

If you do not hold English or maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, you will be supported with dedicated lessons to help you achieve English and maths qualifications.

English and maths will be embedded throughout your course during lessons and practical tasks as it is vital to understand adult to child ratios, data related to child progress assessments and teaching emerging maths and literacy skills.

Where can I progress?

On successful completion of this course, you can apply for courses like our CACHE level 3 Diploma in supporting teaching and learning in schools.

You can also apply for a job in the sector.

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.