Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1
| Study Level | Level 1 |
| Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Study Mode | Part-time |
| Start Date | January 2026 (+ more) |
Teaching Assistant
Qualification Gained: Northern Council for Further Education Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeAdult Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2026 Study ModePart-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
This course has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in schools or college environments.
Key Info
It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development supporting positive behaviour, communication and professional relationships. As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge they will need to be working or be on a practical placement throughout the qualification. It is recommended that they do 100 hours in a real work environment. To enroll on this course you must have a GCSE English at grade 4/C or above or functional skills level 2. It is advisable that if you do not have your Maths GCSE grade 4/C or Level 2 you need to be working towards this as it is needed to pursue a career working with children.
- Schools and colleges as organisations
- Support health and safety in a learning environment
- Understand how to safeguard children and young people
- Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Understand how children and young people develop
- Support positive behaviour in children and young people
- Support children and young people during learning activities
- Support English and maths skills
- Support the use of ICT in the learning environment
- Support Assessment for Learning
- Engage in personal and professional development
To enroll on this course you must have a GCSE English at grade 4/C or above or functional skills level 2. It is advisable that if you do not have your Maths GCSE grade 4/C or Level 2 you need to be working towards this as it is needed to pursue a career working with children.
You will need secure yourself a work placement within a school setting within the national curriculum.
Successful completion of this course can lead to progression to further study and employment in Education and Teaching.
FE Tuition: £1,417.00 per academic year
Exam Registration: £131.50
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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