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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Northallerton – Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service – 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 Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day over 8 weeks.

The course is free for learners aged 19 or over, subject to eligibility checks at enrolment. You'll explore what it means to work in a school setting, covering how to support pupils, understand classroom routines, and work alongside teachers. Topics include child development, communication, and the roles of support staff.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting including: young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of support staff in schools.
  • You'll learn how teachers and assistants work together in the classroom.
  • You'll understand how children develop and learn at different ages.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with pupils and colleagues.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll gain an awareness of inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group activities and tutor-led discussion. Assessment is through written assignments and short tasks completed during the course. There is no formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • Learning support assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom assistant, helps teachers manage daily classroom activities.
  • Special educational needs support assistant, works with pupils with additional needs.
  • Early years support worker, assists in nursery or reception settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, a natural next step that builds on this qualification and prepares you for a more active support role.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, the qualification many schools look for when hiring experienced classroom support staff.
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