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Level 1 Teaching Assistant Course in Liverpool – Granby Street Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration11 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 Liverpool. Classes run at Granby Street Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 11 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll complete an initial assessment before enrolling to confirm the course is the right level for you. You don't need to be working in a school or doing a placement to join. The course covers the knowledge and skills involved in preparing to work in schools, including how schools operate and how to support children's learning.

Who this course is for

Anyone Persons who want to Work with Children You do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to enrol on this course.

Entry requirements

To enrol you must complete an initial assessment and pass at Entry 3

You do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to enrol on this course.

You will need basic digital skills to work online

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how schools are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of teaching assistants and other school staff.
  • You'll understand how children develop and learn at different stages.
  • You'll discover how to support pupils with different needs in a classroom setting.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and keeping children safe in school.
  • You'll develop an understanding of professional behaviour and communication in a school environment.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Granby Street Adult Learning Centre. You'll be assessed through written assignments and short tasks that check your understanding of the course content. Some work may be completed online, so you'll need basic digital skills. There are no practical placements required as part of this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Granby Street Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant (TA): support teachers and pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Classroom support assistant: help with day-to-day learning activities.
  • Learning support assistant: work with pupils who need additional help.
  • Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with specific needs.
  • Early years support worker: work in nursery or reception-age settings.
  • Cover supervisor: supervise classes under teacher direction.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the natural next step after this Level 1, covering more detailed classroom practice.
  • Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (City and Guilds or CACHE): the qualification many schools look for when hiring experienced teaching assistants.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: a fuller qualification for those aiming to take on a more senior support role.
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