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Free Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools Course in Blackpool

CostFREE
Duration7 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Skills Hub. This preparing to work in schools qualification covers the range of roles available in schools, from teaching assistant and classroom support to administrative positions. You'll explore what working in an educational setting actually involves, helping you decide which direction suits you. The course runs over 7 weeks with daytime classes.

Who this course is for

The TQUK Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools is a qualification designed to prepare individuals for potential roles in schools. This could encompass a range of positions, such as teaching assistant, classroom support, or administrative roles within an educational setting.

The course is suitable for those who are considering a career in the education sector but are unsure about the specific roles available. The Award allows them to explore various positions within schools.

Entry requirements

  • Must been aged 19 or above as of 31/8/23.
  • Must live in the Liverpool City Region
  • Must have resided in the UK, EU or EEA for the past three consecutive years regardless of nationality, or be a Refugee/Asylum Seeker.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the different roles available in schools, including teaching assistant, classroom support, and administrative positions.
  • You'll learn what day-to-day work in a school environment looks like.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities and expectations that come with working alongside children and staff.
  • You'll develop an awareness of safeguarding and the duty of care in educational settings.
  • You'll gain an overview of how schools are structured and how different roles contribute to school life.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Blackpool Skills Hub during the day. Learning is classroom-based, with flexible study to fit around your schedule. Assessment is through coursework and activities completed during the 7-week course. You won't sit a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Skills Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in the classroom
  • Classroom support assistant: work with small groups or individual pupils
  • Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional needs
  • School administrator: handle office and administrative tasks in a school
  • Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction
  • Early years practitioner: support children in nursery or reception settings

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the natural next step, covering the core skills teaching assistants use daily.
  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: required for more senior classroom roles and a step toward higher-level teaching assistant positions.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator: if you want to focus on working with younger children in nursery or reception.
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