Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus. The course runs part-time during the day, 11 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll build an understanding of how schools work, child development, and how to support children's health and wellbeing. You'll also develop your English alongside the vocational content, as the course is combined with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification. To enrol, you'll need a Level 1 qualification in English and a Level 1 qualification in Maths.
Who this course is for
Preparing to Work in Schools (with ESOL) - Level 1 This qualification will prepare you for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It covers areas such as supporting the well-being of a child or young person and their development. You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with a Functional Skills or GCSE qualification.
Entry requirements
You should hold Level 1 qualifications in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll understand how schools are organised and how they operate as institutions.
You'll learn how to support the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people.
You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with children, young people, and adults.
You'll understand child and young person development and what it means in a school setting.
You'll learn how to present yourself professionally in an early years placement.
You'll develop your English language skills through an integrated ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day. Assessment is internal, using a range of methods. These include written assignments and practical tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, creating charts or diagrams, and similar activities. You'll complete three mandatory units to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Enfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Educational support assistant: work with individuals or small groups in a classroom.
Learning support assistant: help pupils with additional needs in mainstream schools.
Early years practitioner: support children's learning in nursery or reception settings.
Cover supervisor: supervise classes under the direction of a teacher.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step toward a more substantial teaching assistant qualification, covering a wider range of classroom support skills.
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: required for more senior school support roles and for those considering a career as a higher-level teaching assistant.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your English qualification if you want to progress to higher-level courses.
