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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Northallerton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service – Evening – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, one evening a week over 8 weeks.

The course is free for learners aged 19 or over who meet the eligibility criteria. You'll explore what it means to work in a school, including how to support pupils, understand classroom roles, and communicate effectively with staff and children.

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 a teaching assistant in a school setting.
  • You'll learn how schools are organised and how staff work together.
  • You'll understand how to support pupils with different learning needs.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with children and colleagues.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding and keeping children safe.
  • You'll gain an introduction to child development and how children learn.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions one evening a week. The course uses group discussion, tutor-led activities, and short written tasks. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There is no formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & 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 activities and resources.
  • Cover Supervisor, supervises classes under teacher direction.
  • Special Educational Needs Support Assistant, works with pupils with additional needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, a natural next step that builds on this qualification and is recognised for classroom support roles.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, the qualification many schools look for when hiring more senior support staff.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, for those interested in working with younger children in nursery or reception settings.
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