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Free Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools Course in Darlington

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools Course in Darlington. Classes run at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 13 weeks and suits anyone balancing study with other commitments. You'll cover the national curriculum, school structures, behaviour management, and the roles and responsibilities of a school helper. You need to live in Darlington, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, or a non-devolved local authority area. You should be working towards or already hold an English qualification at Level 1 or above.

You'll finish with a TQUK Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools.

Who this course is for

These is an accredited course for those interested in working in nursery or school settings. This in person course is for people interested in volunteering or working in schools with the opportunity to develop your knowledge on the delivery of the national curriculum, understanding of the school structure, behaviour management and much more.

Entry requirements

Must live in the Darlington, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire or non devolved local authority areas There are no entry requirement for this course. You need to be working towards or hold an English qualification at level 1 or above, as it is essential that you have the correct literacy skills required to complete written assignments in order to achieve this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure of schools and how they operate.
  • You'll learn about the national curriculum and how it is delivered.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a school helper.
  • You'll develop knowledge of behaviour management in school settings.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how to support pupils in a classroom.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at The Coleridge Centre during the day. Learning is delivered in person over 13 weeks. You'll complete written assignments to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. The centre will confirm the full details of assessment when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in a classroom under teacher direction.
  • Classroom assistant, helps with day-to-day learning activities in a school.
  • School volunteer, gains experience in a school setting before paid work.
  • Nursery assistant, works with young children in an early years setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, the natural next step toward a teaching assistant role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, needed for more senior classroom support work.
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of Working in Early Years Settings, suited to those interested in nursery and early years work.
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