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Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Selby – Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service – Evening

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 Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time over 8 weeks.

The course is free for adults aged 19 or over who meet eligibility criteria. You'll explore what it means to work in a school setting, covering how to support pupils, understand classroom roles, and work effectively alongside teachers. Topics include safeguarding, communication, and the responsibilities of support staff.

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 support staff in a school setting.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and why they matter in schools.
  • You'll discover how to support pupils with different learning needs.
  • You'll develop an awareness of school policies, routines, and professional behaviour.
  • You'll learn about inclusion and how schools support learners with additional needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service. The course uses a mix of group discussion, tutor-led sessions, and written tasks. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and short written assignments that you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby 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 one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom assistant, helps teachers manage activities and resources.
  • Special educational needs support assistant, assists pupils with additional learning needs.
  • Cover supervisor, manages a class under teacher direction during short absences.

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 Teaching Assistant Diploma, required for more senior classroom support roles and higher pay.
  • CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education, useful if you want to work with younger children in early years settings.
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