Free Level 1 Teaching Assistant & Early Years Pathway in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime

Who this course is for

This is a part time 10-week programme which is split into two 5 weeks. The first 5 weeks will cover preparing to work in schools and the second 5 weeks will cover working as an early year practitioner.

This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing a broader understanding of each of the pathways.

Preparing to work in schools looks at children aged 3-16, whereas the early year practitioner looks at children aged birth to 4 years.

Some of the topics covered are:

  • Working in early years settings
  • Understand schools as organisations
  • Growth and development of children

Entry requirements

You will be interviewed by the subject teachers and should be enthusiastic about working with children. You do not need any formal qualifications.

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