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Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Bexley – Learning and Enterprise College Bexley

Cost£233.42
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Bexley. Classes run at Learning and Enterprise College Bexley, part-time during the day over 13 weeks.

The course suits anyone thinking about working in a school setting. You'll explore child development and how to support the well-being of children and young people. It covers the teaching and learning environment in schools, giving you a grounding in what classroom support roles involve.

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. You will develop an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. The course covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to support the well-being of children and young people in a school setting.
  • You'll explore the teaching and learning environment in schools.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the roles involved in classroom and learning support.
  • You'll gain an introduction to working with learners who have special educational needs or English as an additional language.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Learning and Enterprise College Bexley. Learning is delivered face to face, with activities and discussions that build your understanding of school environments. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. The college will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learning and Enterprise College Bexley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps teachers manage day-to-day learning activities.
  • Special Educational Needs Support Assistant, works with pupils with additional needs.
  • Early Years Classroom Helper, supports learning in reception or nursery settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges, a natural next step that builds on this qualification and prepares you for a paid support role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, the qualification many schools look for when hiring experienced classroom support staff.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move toward a teaching or training role in the future.
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