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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Birkenhead – Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus – Daytime

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 Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 6 weeks. You'll explore how schools work and how children learn. Topics include children's development, wellbeing, safety, and communication in the classroom. The pace is manageable alongside other commitments.

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

Who this course is for

The NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools is an ideal introduction for anyone considering a future career supporting children and young people in education. The course will help you develop an understanding of the teaching and learning environment within schools while introducing important areas such as children's development, wellbeing, safety and effective communication. It provides an excellent first step towards further study and training within the education sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how teaching and learning works in a school setting.
  • You'll explore how children and young people develop at different ages.
  • You'll learn about child wellbeing and how schools keep pupils safe.
  • You'll develop skills in communicating effectively with children and adults.
  • You'll understand the roles of staff who support learning in schools.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus. Learning is delivered face to face over 6 weeks. Assessment is based on coursework and tasks completed during the course. There is no formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

Wirral Met College Twelve Quays Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in the classroom under teacher direction.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps with day-to-day learning activities.
  • School Support Worker, assists staff across a range of school tasks.

Note: most schools require a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for paid roles. This course is a first step toward those qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, the natural next step toward paid classroom roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, for those interested in a teaching or training role.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, the qualification many schools look for in experienced teaching assistants.
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