Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus. You'll need GCSE Maths and English at Grade 2 or above, or Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in both subjects, to join. The course runs full-time over one year and covers children's growth and development, the role of play, healthy lifestyles, communication, and how to support children's learning. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and coursework assignments. This level 1 teaching assistant qualification is a starting point for anyone looking to move into childcare or early years work.
Who this course is for
This one-year course is designed for school leavers aiming to work in a childcare/early years setting. It provides an introduction to caring for children and will prepare learners for further learning. It covers children's growth, play, development and address the importance of participation in learning activities in order to improve a young child’s confidence.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved a Grade 2 in GCSE Maths and English. We also accept applications to this course from individuals with Entry 3 Functional skills in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how babies and young children grow and develop.
You'll learn about the role of play in children's learning and wellbeing.
You'll study how diet and healthy lifestyles support child development.
You'll understand how communication supports young children's confidence.
You'll look at how participation in learning activities benefits young children.
You'll learn how to support children's confidence in early years settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and full-time at Longbridge Campus. The course blends hands-on practical sessions with theory. Your tutor will assess you using a range of methods, including designing charts, creating leaflets, and completing coursework assignments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Classroom assistant: helping teachers in primary school settings
Youth Support Worker: working with young people in community or school settings
Early years helper: assisting in pre-school or nursery environments
Playworker: leading or supporting play sessions for children
Childcare worker: caring for children in a range of settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education: the next step toward working in a childcare setting in a more independent role.
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner: a more in-depth qualification that counts toward statutory staffing ratios in nurseries.
Functional Skills Maths or English Level 2: if you want to strengthen your qualifications alongside your childcare studies.
