Teaching Assistant – Part Time – Level 2 Support Work in Schools – Classroom Oldham Centre

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Course Eligibility

 
  • Must be unemployed
  • Learners need to have the following ID: Passport or Birth Certificate (the right to live and work in the UK)
  • Must have been living in the UK for at least 3 years
  • Candidates need to be 19 or older as of 31st August 2025
  • Must live in: Tameside, Rochdale or Oldham
  • Able to travel to Oldham town centre, three days a week for four weeks
  • Can not be in any other form of education

Course Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to qualify for Level 2 Teaching Assistant.

The course is fully funded and FREE OF CHARGE providing you meet the eligibility criteria.

You will learn, three days a week in a classroom, in central Oldham (full address will be confirmed once you are booked onto the course).

Candidates must live in Oldham, Tameside or Rochdale and be able to travel to Oldham centre for the course.

This Level 2 Award provides an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be required for employment.

The qualification develops the knowledge and understanding that all those working in a school setting will need. It covers areas such as safeguarding, communication and understanding the school context.

As it is a knowledge-based qualification, it can be taken by learners not yet employed in a school.

The units delivered are:

Unit 1: Child and Young Person Development

Unit 2: Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults

Unit 3: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

Unit 6: Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People

Unit 10: Schools as Organisations

The course is delivered over 4 weeks and includes:

Expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years.

Transitions, which may affect development.

Influences that affect children and young people’s development, including background, health, and environment and the importance of recognising and responding to concerns about children and young people’s development.

Legislation and policies relating to working in a school.

How to behave appropriately for a child or young person’s stage of development.

Deal with disagreements between the practitioner and children and young people, the practitioner and other adults.

Supporting the rights of all children and young people to participation and equality of access.

Delivery

Delivery will be 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30am-2.30pm over 4 weeks.

Classroom based in Oldham town centre – Full address will be confirmed.

Course Overview

Course Start Date:
26/08/2025
Start Time:
09:30 AM
End Time:
02:30 PM
Course Duration:
3 Weeks
Difficulty Level:
entry
Registration Deadline:
22/08/2025
Induction Date:
Course Location:
Online Event

Registration has passed – if you cannot find a course currently, feel free to contact us

Course Location:
Remote
Course ID:
Course Tags:
SWIS, Schools, Education, Manchester, Bullying, Teaching Assistant,

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