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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Harrogate

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

Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Harrogate. Classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, part-time during the day over 8 weeks.

This Level 1 teaching assistant course covers what school life looks like from a support role. You'll explore how schools are organised, how children learn, and how teaching assistants help in the classroom. Topics include safeguarding, communication, and supporting pupils with different needs.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 1 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 how schools and classrooms are organised.
  • You'll learn about the role of a teaching assistant and other support staff.
  • You'll understand how children develop and learn.
  • You'll study safeguarding and child protection basics.
  • You'll practise communication skills for working with pupils and teachers.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with special educational needs or English as an additional language.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Harrogate Civic Centre. The course uses a mix of group discussion, tutor-led sessions, and written tasks. Assessment is through short assignments and activities completed during the course. There is no formal exam.

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 classrooms.
  • Learning support assistant, works one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom assistant, helps teachers prepare and deliver lessons.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) 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 next step for those wanting a more substantial teaching assistant qualification recognised by schools.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, for those aiming to take on a senior or specialist support role.
  • Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Child Protection, useful for anyone working with children in any setting.
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