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Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Brent – College of North West London

Cost£141.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks.

No formal qualifications are required to join. You'll have an initial assessment in English and maths to find the right starting point. The course covers what schools expect from support staff, how classrooms are organised, and how to help pupils learn. You'll also look at safeguarding, communication, and professional behaviour in a school setting.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

  • No formal qualifications required OR 0 - 2 GCSEs (grades 1, 2 or 3) (flexibility may apply)
  • Initial assessment in English and maths
  • Alternative entry via reference, personal statement, or demonstrated interest may be acceptable

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role of a teaching assistant in a school environment.
  • You'll learn how to support pupils' learning in the classroom.
  • You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and child protection basics.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with teachers and pupils.
  • You'll learn about professional behaviour and expectations in schools.
  • You'll understand how schools are organised and how staff work together.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at College of North West London. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group activities and tutor-led discussion. Assessment is through coursework and written tasks completed during the course. There is no formal exam.

What you will need to bring

College of North West London will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary schools.
  • Learning support assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom assistant, helps teachers manage day-to-day classroom activities.
  • School support staff, takes on a range of tasks across a school setting.

Note: most schools require a Level 2 or Level 3 teaching assistant qualification for paid roles. This Level 1 Award is a strong first step toward those qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, the natural next step for this teaching assistant qualification and opens the door to paid school roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, needed for senior or specialist classroom support roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, suited to those who want to move into a teaching or training role in further education.
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