Teaching Assistant Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus. This full-time, daytime course runs for one year and introduces you to working with children in childcare and early years settings. You'll study children's growth, development, play, communication, and healthy lifestyles. The course is assessed through practical tasks and coursework. To enrol, you'll need GCSE Maths and English at Grade 2 or above, or Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in both subjects.
Who this course is for
This one-year course is designed for school leavers aiming to work in a childcare/early years setting. It provides an introduction to caring for children and will prepare learners for further learning. It covers children's growth, play, development and address the importance of participation in learning activities in order to improve a young child’s confidence.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved a Grade 2 in GCSE Maths and English. We also accept applications to this course from individuals with Entry 3 Functional skills in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how babies and young children grow and develop.
You'll learn about the role of play in children's learning and confidence.
You'll study how diet and healthy lifestyles support child development.
You'll understand how communication supports early learning.
You'll look at how participation in learning activities benefits young children.
You'll prepare for further study and work in childcare or early years settings.
How you will learn
The course blends practical hands-on sessions with classroom theory. Your tutor will assess you using a range of methods, including designing charts and leaflets, and completing coursework assignments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery assistant: supporting children's play and daily routines
Childcare worker: caring for young children in early years settings
Youth Support Worker: working with young people in community or school settings
Playworker: leading play sessions for children in clubs or centres
Early years practitioner: assisting qualified staff in nurseries or pre-schools
What you could study next
Level 2 Childcare Qualification: the natural next step toward working in a childcare or early years setting, and a requirement for many entry-level roles in the sector.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: if you need to strengthen your English or maths alongside your childcare studies, these qualifications are recognised by employers and colleges.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, typically studied after Level 2.
