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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Harrogate. Evening classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time over 8 weeks.

The course covers what it means to work in a school, how children learn, and how to support pupils in the classroom. You'll also look at safeguarding, communication, and professional behaviour in a school setting.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting including: young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a school.
  • You'll learn how children develop and how they learn.
  • You'll understand how to support pupils with different needs in the classroom.
  • You'll study safeguarding and child protection basics.
  • You'll practise professional communication with staff, pupils, and parents.
  • You'll look at behaviour management approaches used in schools.
  • You'll gain an understanding of inclusion and special educational needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. Teaching is delivered face to face during evening classes. Assessment is through written assignments and tasks that reflect real school situations. You do not need to be working in a school to complete the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school.
  • Learning support assistant, works one to one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom assistant, helps teachers manage lessons and resources.
  • Special educational needs support assistant, works with pupils with additional needs.
  • Early years classroom helper, supports learning in reception and nursery settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, the natural next step for anyone wanting a fuller teaching assistant qualification.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, needed for more senior support roles and higher pay.
  • CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare, useful if you want to move into early years settings.
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