Free Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Academy Newcastle, with most of your time spent on placement in a school. You'll spend three or four days a week working in a placement school, then come together one day a week for classroom sessions. This level 1 teaching assistant course takes one year full-time and gives you hands-on experience alongside qualified education staff. A solid level 1 teaching assistant qualification for those starting out in school support work.
Who this course is for
You will gain real experience and knowledge of working as a teaching assistant or support staff, you will learn from highly skilled staff in a specialist training environment, the majority of time will be spent on placement with Trinity Academy or one of our partner schools. You will work either three or four days in your placement school, providing the best opportunity to learn from education proffessionals. Students will then come together one day per week at Trinity Academy to complete course work. This course could lead to progression to an apprenticeship programme or employment. This course may include Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English depending on previous qualifications.
Entry requirements
16-18
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills supporting pupils in a classroom setting.
You'll learn how schools are organised and how support staff contribute.
You'll understand the role of a teaching assistant and other school support roles.
You'll build experience working directly with teachers and pupils on placement.
You'll learn how to support learning activities under teacher guidance.
How you will learn
Most of your learning happens on placement in a school, working three or four days a week alongside education professionals. One day a week you attend classroom sessions at Trinity Academy Newcastle to consolidate your learning. Assessment is through coursework and evidence gathered from your placement experience.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Academy Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant: support pupils in primary or secondary schools.
Learning support assistant: work one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
Special educational needs (SEN) support assistant: assist pupils with additional needs.
Classroom support staff: help teachers manage resources and activities.
Early years support worker: assist in Reception or nursery settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: the natural next step after this Award, covering a broader range of classroom support skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools: the qualification many schools look for when hiring experienced teaching assistants.
Level 3 Education and Training qualification: opens routes into further education and training roles.
