Free Level 1 Teaching Assistant Course in Rossendale
CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Teaching Assistant Course in Rossendale. Classes run at Aspire Sporting Academy, full-time during the day. Over 6 weeks, you'll cover four Level 1 subjects: safeguarding and Prevent, preparing to work in schools, wellbeing, and occupational studies. The programme works with local schools and recruitment agencies to help you move into employment in education. You'll need to be unemployed and receiving benefits such as Universal Credit, JSA, ESA, Income Support, or PIP to qualify for funding.
Who this course is for
Our Aspire2Work Level 1 programme is designed to progress learners into work in the Education sector, including as Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools. We deliver a holistic programme over 6 weeks, including up to 4 Level 1 learning aims in Safeguarding & Prevent, Preparing to Work in Schools, Wellbeing and Occupational Studies. We work with local schools and agencies including Randstad to progress our learners into meaningful employment. This qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of safeguarding and working in schools - knowing what to expect in the workplace. By completing the qualification, learners will develop basic knowledge of safeguarding and working in schools which could support progression onto other appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. It could be useful to learners working in education settings.
Entry requirements
You will also need to be unemployed and wanting to gain employement. You will need to bring evidence of benefits such as: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
What you will learn
You'll learn how safeguarding works in schools and what Prevent means in practice.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
You'll explore wellbeing principles relevant to working with children.
You'll develop occupational knowledge to help you enter the education sector.
You'll learn how schools are structured and what to expect in a school environment.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Aspire Sporting Academy over 6 weeks, full-time during the day. The programme covers four Level 1 learning aims delivered as part of a structured course. Assessment is linked to each unit and is designed to confirm your understanding before you move into employment.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring proof of benefits when you enrol. Accepted documents include a letter or statement showing you receive Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, or Personal Independence Payment. Aspire Sporting Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support teachers and pupils in primary schools.
Classroom assistant: help with learning activities and resources.
Learning support assistant: work with pupils who need extra help.
Cover supervisor: manage a class when the teacher is absent.
Early years assistant: support young children in reception or nursery settings.
School administrator: entry-level office and support roles in schools.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the next step if you want to take on more responsibility as a teaching assistant.
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: required for senior teaching assistant roles and to count in statutory school staffing ratios.
CACHE Level 2 or 3 in Early Years Education and Care: if you want to move into nursery or early years settings.
