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Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Halesowen

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Halesowen College for more info.

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About this course

Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, part-time during the day over 18 weeks.

Fee remission may be available for eligible learners, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to support teachers and pupils in a school setting. You'll explore how classrooms work, how to support learning, and the responsibilities of a teaching assistant role.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a school.
  • You'll explore how to support teachers and pupils during lessons.
  • You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding and child protection in schools.
  • You'll learn about behaviour management and how schools maintain a positive environment.
  • You'll gain knowledge of how children learn and develop.
  • You'll understand the importance of communication with staff, pupils, and parents.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Halesowen College each week. Learning is classroom based, with group activities and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through written assignments and tasks that test your understanding of working in a school environment. Contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777 for full details of how the course is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning support assistant, works with pupils who need extra help in class.
  • Classroom assistant, helps manage resources and activities during lessons.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant, assists pupils with additional needs.
  • Early years teaching assistant, supports learning in reception or nursery settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, a natural next step that builds on this qualification and is recognised for work in schools.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, needed for more senior support roles and greater responsibility in the classroom.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside your teaching assistant training.
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