At the Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy, we work with local schools to bring you this fantastic opportunity to learn what it’s like to work in school as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant, whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification.
The Level 2 Support Work in Schools course is an introductory course delivered over 12 sessions, aimed at those who wish to start a career in support work in schools, for example as a teaching assistant.
You’ll start off by understanding the role and value of being a volunteer, and then move on to develop your knowledge around how schools operate; the legislation that must be followed; how children develop and learn and how to support this development in the classroom.
Upcoming courses
| Title | Location | Start date | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Work in Schools - Bedford (October 2025) |
Bromham Primary School, Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8NR |
Wednesday 8 October 2025 |
9:30am until 12:30pm |
Free, subject to funding eligibility |
| Support Work in Schools - Leighton Buzzard (February 2026) |
Dovery Academy, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AG |
Tuesday 10 February 2026 |
9:30am until 12:30pm |
Free, subject to funding eligibility |