Skills and employment
Teaching Assistant course
If you would like to become a teaching assistant, the Skills and Employment Service offers the qualification you need. The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools runs from September in various schools and locations across the borough.
Throughout the 11 month course, you will take part in face to face workshops alongside your paid or voluntary role in a school setting.
Last year's courses were hugely successful with 18 of 21 students gaining employment as a result.
In order to enrol, you must have GCSEs Grades A-C/4-9 (or equivalent) in English and maths or be willing to complete an assessment to demonstrate Level 2 skills.
The course starting in September 2025 is full and we are now enrolling students to start in September 2026.
For more information on eligibility and course content please read our document "Your Questions Answered".
If you are applying for a placement in a school, you can use our email template.
Feedback
"This course is excellent, very informative and interesting. The tutor was really friendly, supportive and very helpful throughout the course. This course helped me grow in confidence and gave opportunities for personal and professional development."
R, course student
"Thank you so much! I rated the course highly because it provided me with essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence for my Teaching Assistant role. The course content was well-organised, and the support from you and the other teachers made the learning process enjoyable and enriching. Overall, I’m grateful for the positive experience and feel well-prepared to take on my Level 3 apprenticeship. Thank you again for all your guidance and encouragement!"
K, course student
"[The course] has provided my trainee with a knowledge and understanding of the curriculum requirements, how to support children when they learn in different ways, and how to adapt teaching styles for those with additional needs."
H, Primary School Head Teacher
"The team's communication throughout and friendly, supportive nature when coming into our school... has been outstanding."
D, Primary School Head Teacher
