Teaching Assistant Level 1
At a glance
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LevelLevel 1
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Duration8 sessions (including enrolment)
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Location
South Yorkshire
About the courseAbout the course
Teaching Assistant Level 1Start your journey into education with a supportive introduction to working in schools.
Qualification
- Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
About the course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to working in an educational environment. Guided by experienced tutors, you will explore the key roles and responsibilities within schools, as well as the policies and procedures that shape everyday practice.
The course covers effective communication methods, highlighting the importance of adapting communication when working with both children and adults. You will also develop an understanding of child development, positive behaviour in learning environments, and the national curriculum.
Health and safety is a key focus, including hazard identification, risk management and infection control. Throughout the course, you will be supported to plan for progression by developing essential employability skills. This well-rounded programme builds the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed for future opportunities in school-based roles.
Is this course right for you?
This course is ideal if you are interested in working in a school or supporting children's learning and development. It is well-suited to those with little or no prior experience in education, or anyone considering a future career as a teaching assistant. If you enjoy working with children, want to build confidence, and are looking for a first step into education, this course could be right for you.
Eligibility criteria
You must be a South Yorkshire resident, aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025, be ordinarily resident in the UK, and have the right to live and work in the UK.
You must be unemployed or employed and earning less than £24,570 per year. If you are employed and earn above this threshold, you may still be eligible.
What you will learn
Topics include:
- Introduction to the sector
- Roles and responsibilities of schools as organisations
- Communication and teamwork
- Safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Child development and curriculum
- Health, safety and well-being
- Employability, information, advice and guidance
How you will learn
You will learn through a supportive and engaging approach, guided by experienced tutors. Learning may include in-person, tutor-led sessions, group discussions, practical activities and independent study, designed to build your confidence and understanding at every stage.
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