Free Teaching Assistant Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus. You'll need a Level 1 qualification in English and a Level 1 qualification in Maths to join. Over 36 weeks of full-time daytime teaching assistant classes, you'll build an understanding of schools as organisations, child development, and how to support children's health and wellbeing. The course also develops your English alongside your vocational studies. It's a strong first step toward further training in education support.
Who this course is for
This qualification will prepare you for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It covers areas such as supporting the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development. You will learn how to present a professional image in an Early Years Placement whilst developing your English by combining your vocational qualification with an ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification.
Entry requirements
You should hold a Level 1 qualification in English and a Level 1 qualification in Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how schools are organised and how they operate as institutions.
You'll understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults.
You'll develop your understanding of child and young person development.
You'll learn how to present a professional image in an early years placement.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus. The Course is internally assessed. Assessment methods include written assignments and practical tasks such as designing a leaflet or booklet, creating charts or diagrams, or setting up an information board. You'll complete three mandatory units to achieve the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Educational support assistant: help students with learning in classroom settings.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Early years practitioner: support young children's learning and development.
Classroom assistant: assist with day-to-day activities across year groups.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step toward a recognised teaching assistant qualification at Level 2.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: opens routes into further education support roles and training delivery.
Level 3 Early Years Educator Diploma: for those interested in working with younger children in nursery or reception settings, and counts toward statutory staffing ratios.
