Online Enrolments

Who is it suitable for?

Learners that are working or volunteering in a support role in schools and colleges.

What will I learn?

An understanding for the knowledge and skills when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. How to support children and young people's learning and positive behaviour, effective communication and professional relations in school and college environments.

How will the course be taught?

Lively, interactive learning through 1-1 tutorials, discussion, group work and class-based practice. This course helps you understand teachers' and pupils' needs and gives you more information and greater insight into working in a school setting.

Course details

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Supporting teaching and Learning in Schools

Course ref: AWK802-24
Start date: 1 Nov 24
End date: 11 Jul-25
Class day: Fridays (except half term)
Weeks: 30 weeks
Location: CALAT, 61 Central Parade, New Addington,CR0 0JD

Learners must complete a work placement one day per week as part of their course. You may be already employed or volunteering as a Teaching Assistant; however, the placement must be within the London Borough of Croydon, as our assessors cannot carry out observations of work practice outside of Croydon.

If you are currently working or volunteering in a school where you have a current DBS, you won’t need to reapply for one. However, If you are not currently working in a school setting, or are unemployed, you will need to apply through CALAT for a DBS for this course.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

After you complete this course, you can progress to Level 3 - Teaching Assistant

Attendance requirements

You will need to attend weekly and punctually and attend for the duration of the class

How to apply for this course

Thank you for your interest.

To be enrolled on to this course, you will need to attend one of our information and assessment sessions where you will meet with a course tutor and do a short assessment. Sessions are held at our CALAT Thornton Heath centre on:

Wednesday 11th September
Thursday 12th September

Please email us at: training4care@croydon.gov.uk to arrange an appontment.

Unfortunately, we cannot see anyone who has not booked onto the information session in advance. We are unable to admit children at these sessions.

If successful, you will be offered a place on the course, and receive an offer letter.

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