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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 Online

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

The course runs over 8 weeks and covers what it means to work in a school setting. You'll explore how schools are organised, the role of support staff, and how to help pupils learn. It suits people thinking about school-based work for the first time, including those returning to learning or studying alongside other commitments.

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 structure and organisation of schools.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of teaching support staff.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils with their learning in the classroom.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding and pupil welfare.
  • You'll understand how to communicate effectively with teachers and pupils.
  • You'll gain knowledge of inclusion and how schools support learners with different needs.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and activities completed online. You submit your work digitally and receive feedback from a tutor. No exams are required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton 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 deliver lessons day to day.
  • Special educational needs support assistant, assists pupils with additional learning needs.
  • Cover supervisor, manages a class when a teacher is absent.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, the next step toward a recognised teaching assistant qualification.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a training or instructional role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, a route toward a more senior support role in schools.
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