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Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Assistant

at Leicester City Council, Leicester · local authority

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate32 weeksPart time£810

What the college says

The Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate is an accredited and recognised qualification valued by employers. It provides the foundational knowledge and skills required to support teachers and students effectively in the classroom. This course is ideal for individuals seeking a rewarding career in a school setting and can lead to further training and development opportunities.

What you need to get on

To enrol, you will need to undertake a vocational and English initial assessment to ensure this course is suitable for you. Confidence using digital skills is essential, as the qualification is completed online Ideally, you should already have or be working towards Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, as these are typically required for employment in statutory education. An enhanced DBS check is required for this course. If you do not already have one, we can arrange this at

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Leicester Adult Education College

    Leicester Adult Education College Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6QL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Leicester City Council

    EveningOnline

Start dates

  • 22 September 2026 · Leicester
  • 4 November 2026
  • 20 January 2027 · Leicester

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