Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education – Evening

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time over 8 weeks.

The course is open to adults aged 19 or over. You'll explore what it means to work in a school setting, covering topics such as supporting pupils, understanding classroom roles, and working with teachers. The course welcomes learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with special educational needs or English as an additional language.

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 teaching assistants and classroom support staff.
  • 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 awareness of safeguarding and child welfare in schools.
  • You'll gain knowledge of professional behaviour and communication in a school environment.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Northallerton Adult Education. Learning is classroom based, with group activities and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through short written tasks and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education 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 one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps teachers manage activities and resources.
  • Cover Supervisor, supervises classes when a teacher is absent.
  • Special Educational Needs Support Assistant, assists pupils with additional learning 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 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, the qualification many schools look for when hiring teaching assistants in a more senior capacity.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, if you want to move into nursery or early years settings.
Apply on northyorks.gov.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Northallerton Adult Education

More courses near you