Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Barnet – Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus

Cost£282.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Barnet. Classes run at Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus, part-time during the day over 18 weeks.

The course covers what it means to work in a school setting. You'll explore child development, safeguarding, and how to support learning in the classroom. It suits anyone aged 19 or over, including those returning to study or ESOL speakers with at least Level 1 English. You'll need basic computer skills and access to Microsoft Word and Teams for assignments.

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 aged 19+, including those who have been out of education for some time or ESOL speakers. It is suitable for anyone who wants to work in a school setting in the future.

Entry requirements

You need to have completed at least ESOL L1 or have a good enough level of English to complete the course; this will be assessed at the interview. You will need to have access to a computer for independent study, and you will use Microsoft Word and Teams to complete your assignments. Learners will need to have basic computer skills to complete this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role of a teaching assistant in a school environment.
  • You'll learn about child development and how children learn.
  • You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep children safe.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to support pupils with different learning needs.
  • You'll understand school policies, routines, and professional behaviour.
  • You'll practise written communication skills needed for school-based work.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at the college each week. Learning is classroom based, with group discussion and tutor-led sessions. Assignments are completed independently using Microsoft Word and submitted via Teams. There is no formal exam. Assessment is through written assignments that you complete at your own pace between sessions.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer at home with Microsoft Word and Teams installed. Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus 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 (SEN) support assistant, assists pupils with additional needs.
  • Early years classroom helper, supports learning in reception and nursery settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, the natural next step after this qualification and recognised for school support roles.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, needed to take on greater responsibility in the classroom and to count toward statutory staffing ratios.
  • Level 2 or 3 ESOL qualification, useful if you want to strengthen your English before progressing further.
Apply on barnetsouthgate.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus

More courses near you