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Early Years Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Early Years Teaching Assistant Course

Our Level 2 Early Years Teaching Assistant online course will help you prepare for school job roles such as; Classroom Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner and Learning Support Assistant in a primary school setting.

This is a combined course with modules from our Level 2 Childcare course and Level 2 Safeguarding course. We’ve chosen the course combination and units to help improve your chances of getting a job at a primary school, nursery, play centre and other settings working with children.

100%

Online Learning

2

Qualifications Included

10

Weeks of Study

18

Hours of Learning per Week

What to expect

You’ll receive two qualifications when you complete the course, a Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People and a Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values.

This course is a knowledge-only qualification and does not require you to complete a placement.

Qualifications Included

Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values.

Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

Entry Requirements

No experience or placements are required

Laptop or Mobile Phone (we strongly advise the use of a laptop or desktop computer when completing essays)

STUDY FOR FREE

Government funding is available for our courses subject to eligibility.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to find out if you could study one of our courses for free.

PAY MONTHLY

We offer payment plans to help fund your course enabling you to spread the cost over 6 monthly instalments.

These involve NO Credit Checks. They are not finance.

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If you’re not eligible for funding, or if we don’t have funding available in your area yet then don’t worry!

You can still access any of our courses by purchasing them outright.

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Apply for a FREE government-funded course and achieve fully accredited qualifications with certificates. Upgrade your CV and career prospects.

What You'll Be Studying..

Course Modules

  • Course Overview
  • Keeping Children Safe In Education
  • Command Words Guide
  • Tips For Assessment Questions
  • Plagiarism Instructional Video
  • Understanding Mindset
  • Assessment Questions
  • Respecting & Valuing Children Learning Module
  • Assessment Questions
  • Safeguarding Children and Young People Learning Module
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety Quiz
  • Optional Informative Videos
  • Assessment Questions
  • Craft Activities with Young Children Learning Module
  • Assessment Questions
  • Confirm You’ve Read the Keeping Children Safe in Education Document
  • The Principles of Safeguarding
  • County Lines
  • Legislation
  • Assessment Questions
  • Assessment Questions
  • Online Safety
  • Assessment Questions
  • Assessment Questions Part A
  • Assessment Questions Part B

Becoming an Early Years Teaching Assistant

FAQs

How do I apply for funding for the Early Years Teaching Assistant course?

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and follow the instructions to apply for funding. We’ll let you know if you are eligible once we’ve reviewed your application.

What’s the average salary for an Early Years Teaching Assistant?

The starting salary for Level 1 Teaching Assistants is usually £17,842 in line with the local government pay scale. Level 2 Teaching Assistants can expect to earn between £18,000 to £20,000. Level 3 Teaching Assistants can earn up to £25,000 if they have additional specialisms or SEN responsibilities.

Do I need a placement for this course?

Our Early Years Teaching Assistant course is a knowledge-only qualification and does not require you to complete a placement or attend our learning centres as all coursework is carried out online on our easy to navigate portal.

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