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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Ripon

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 Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around your week.

The course runs over 8 weeks part-time. You'll explore what it means to work in a school setting, covering topics such as supporting pupils, understanding the school environment, and working alongside teachers. The course is open to learners aged 19 or over as at 31st August in the current academic year. Further eligibility may be checked at enrolment.

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' learning in the classroom.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding and child welfare in schools.
  • You'll gain knowledge of how to communicate effectively with children and colleagues.
  • You'll learn about inclusion and how to support pupils with different needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon. Evening classes give you structured time with a tutor each week. Assessment is through written assignments and tasks that reflect real school situations. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon 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 prepare and deliver lessons.
  • Special educational needs support assistant, assists pupils with additional learning needs.
  • Early years classroom helper, supports children in reception and nursery 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 classroom role.
  • Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, the qualification many schools look for when hiring teaching assistants in a substantive role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, a fuller qualification for those aiming to take on greater responsibility in school.
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