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Free Level 1 Preparing to Work in Schools Course in Liverpool – Realise Training Liverpool

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 Liverpool. Classes run at Realise Training Liverpool. You'll explore the range of roles available in schools, from teaching assistant and classroom support to administrative positions. The course runs over 7 weeks with daytime classes on a flexible schedule. It's a practical starting point if you're considering working in education but want to understand what different school roles involve before committing to a specific path.

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 about the responsibilities and expectations of working in an educational setting.
  • You'll understand how schools are organised and how staff work together to support pupils.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding and the duty of care that applies to everyone working with children.
  • You'll gain an overview of professional conduct and behaviour expected in school environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Realise Training Liverpool, with flexible daytime attendance over 7 weeks. Learning is delivered face to face, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics with your tutor. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course, which is submitted for the TQUK Level 1 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Realise Training Liverpool will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils in the classroom
  • Classroom support assistant: working with small groups or individual pupils
  • School administrator: handling office and administrative tasks in a school
  • Learning support assistant: helping pupils with additional needs
  • Cover supervisor: supervising classes when teachers are absent

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step toward a recognised teaching assistant qualification, covering classroom practice in more depth.
  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: required for more senior teaching assistant roles and counted in school staffing arrangements.
  • Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Education and Training: if you're interested in moving toward a teaching or training role over time.
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