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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day.

The course covers child development, how to support pupil wellbeing, and how schools create safe learning environments. You also complete a Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment as part of your studies. It is a knowledge-based course, so you do not need a school placement to take it. The course runs over around 6 months.

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

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

FourGCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to support the wellbeing of pupils in a school setting.
  • You'll explore what makes a safe and secure learning environment.
  • You'll gain knowledge of safeguarding, including everyone's right to learn and be respected.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in schools.

How you will learn

You'll build a portfolio of coursework throughout the course. Tutors mark all your work and give you feedback. Assessments include practical assignments designed to reflect what you've learned. Your work is graded as Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with course tutors, and you may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps teachers manage daily classroom activities.
  • School Support Worker, assists with a range of tasks across a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges, the next step toward a recognised school support role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, needed for more senior classroom support roles and to count in staffing ratios.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move toward a teaching or training role.
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