Teaching Assistant
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Start a New Career with a
Free Teaching Assistant Course
in East Riding
We work with East Riding Council and the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) to offer a free teaching assistant course for local residents. This 12-week online course helps you qualify for support roles in primary and secondary schools in Beverley, Goole, Bridlington, and Driffield. You will earn nationally recognised qualifications that can start your career in education.
Key Benefits:
- Gain essential knowledge of educational needs.
- Learn practical strategies for supporting learning and promoting inclusion.
- Develop the skills to manage behaviour and build positive relationships.
- No previous Teaching experience is needed to apply.
Ready for a Specialist Career with Purpose and Flexibility in East Riding?
Education is an important part of our region, and schools are always looking for caring, skilled people to help students learn. Our free teaching assistant course East Riding gives you the certified knowledge that local schools and employers want. The Adult Skills Fund covers all costs, so you can start a meaningful career with chances to progress. Starting salaries are usually between £23,000 and £25,000.
Available across East Riding:
This funded teaching assistant course is open to people living anywhere in East Riding of Yorkshire, including Goole, Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Pocklington, Market Weighton, and nearby towns and villages. The course is fully online through Moodle, so you can join whether you live in a town or a rural area.
What you'll learn on the Teaching Assistant Course
This course gives you the core knowledge you need to confidently support children and young people with special educational needs.
Qualifications earned:
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Introduction to Autism:
Understand autism as a spectrum condition and learn strategies to support autistic learners in East Riding classrooms.
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges:
Explore the causes of challenging behaviour and learn de-escalation techniques and positive support strategies.
Safeguarding and the Prevent Duty:
Gain a critical understanding of your responsibilities in protecting vulnerable learners from all forms of harm, including radicalisation.
Recognising Vulnerabilities and Responding to Disclosures:
Identify factors that increase vulnerability to abuse and learn the precise procedures to follow if a child discloses harm.
Communication and Professional Relationships:
Develop skills to build effective, trusting relationships with children, teachers, and parents.
Why Choose Our Free Teaching Assistant Course East Riding?
East Riding schools need qualified support staff to help “narrow the productivity gap” and make sure every child does well. Thanks to our partnership with East Riding Council and the ASF, this teaching assistant course is free for local residents. By joining, you get the digital skills and certified knowledge that schools want, giving you a quick path to a stable and rewarding career.
"I was nervous about starting a new career, but the modules on safeguarding and autism were so clear and practical. The support was fantastic, and I felt ready to apply for jobs straight away."
*– A former learner.*
Career Progression Careers in East Riding
The demand for skilled Teaching Assistants in East Riding is consistently high. Completing this Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course is the perfect first step into a stable and deeply fulfilling career where you can make a tangible difference every day.
Entry-level roles (starting salary: £23,000–£27,000):
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Inclusion Assistant
Mid-level roles (typical salary: £25,000–£28,000):
- Behaviour Support Assistant
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- Pastoral Support Worker
Senior roles (typical salary: £30,000+):
- Family Support Worker
- Inclusion Manager
- Assistant SENCO
Your Partners in Success, From Day One to Your New Career.
We are here to support you as you start your journey into specialist education. Our accredited, learner-first approach gives you a personalised plan from your first login to your first day in a new job.
Our Support Includes:
- A dedicated one-to-one Success Coach to guide you through your studies.
- An online learning platform with high-quality resources available 24/7.
- Help with your CV and interview skills from our expert Employment Coaches.
- Personal career guidance to help you find and apply for jobs.
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Is This FREE Teaching Assistant Course Right for You?
This free teaching assistant course East Riding is funded by the East Riding Council Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for eligible local residents. To join, you must:
##### To join this course, you generally need to:
- Be aged 19 or over (no upper age limit).
- Live in East Riding.
- Have the right to work and study in the UK
- Meet one of these criteria: be unemployed and receiving benefits; be economically inactive (e.g., due to caring responsibilities); or be employed and earning below £25,750 annually.
- Be ready to commit to the 12-week online course
Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course
Key Details
Duration
12 Weeks
Includes
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Ready to start a specialist career supporting East Riding’s young people?
Make a real difference in the lives of children. Start your journey today.