Free Level 1 Occupational Studies for the Workplace Course in Rossendale
CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Occupational Studies for the Workplace Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Aspire Sporting Academy, full-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks and covers four areas: safeguarding and Prevent, preparing to work in schools, wellbeing, and occupational studies. It's designed for unemployed adults who want to move into work in education, particularly as teaching assistants in primary schools. The programme works with local schools and employment agencies to help you take the next step into paid work.
Who this course is for
Our Aspire2Work Level 1 programme is designed to progress learners into work in the Education sector, including as Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools. We deliver a holistic programme over 6 weeks, including up to 4 Level 1 learning aims in Safeguarding & Prevent, Preparing to Work in Schools, Wellbeing and Occupational Studies. We work with local schools and agencies including Randstad to progress our learners into meaningful employment. The qualification is intended to give learners a solid base from which to further develop their skills and learning in schools. By completing the qualification, learners will develop basic knowledge of child development and changing roles and relationships in education which could support progression onto other appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. It could be useful to learners working in education settings.
Entry requirements
You will also need to be unemployed and wanting to gain employement. You will need to bring evidence of benefits such as: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
What you will learn
You'll learn how safeguarding and Prevent duties apply in a school setting.
You'll explore what it means to prepare for work in a primary school environment.
You'll develop an understanding of wellbeing in the workplace.
You'll build knowledge of occupational studies relevant to education roles.
You'll understand the expectations and responsibilities of support staff in schools.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom setting, full-time during the day, over 6 weeks. Learning is delivered across four units covering safeguarding, school readiness, wellbeing, and occupational studies. Assessment is through the requirements of each Level 1 unit. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods for each unit before you start.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring proof of your benefit status to enrol. Accepted documents include letters or statements showing Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Universal Credit (UC), or Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Aspire Sporting Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary schools.
Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional needs in class.
Classroom assistant: provide day-to-day support across primary school settings.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction.
Early years support worker: assist in nursery or reception-age settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step for teaching assistants, covering classroom practice in more depth.
Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection: strengthens your safeguarding knowledge for school or childcare roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to move into a training or mentoring role in the future.
