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Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Kensington and Chelsea

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, part-time during the day over 10 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options.

The course covers how children and young people develop, and how to keep them healthy and safe in a school setting. You'll also build communication, teamwork, and planning skills. No work placement is needed to take part.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification will provide you with an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It will also support you towards further learning and training. You will learn about the development of children and young people and about how to keep children healthy, safe and well. The course also provides opportunities to develop wider transferable skills such as increased confidence, communication, working as a team and planning.

Entry requirements

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above. The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, learners who are thinking of working in a school setting. You do not need to be working or undertaking a practical placement to take this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to keep children healthy, safe, and well in a school environment.
  • You'll explore what teaching and learning looks like in a school setting.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with staff, pupils, and parents.
  • You'll practise teamwork and planning skills used in classroom support roles.
  • You'll build awareness of how to support pupils with a range of needs.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at the college during the day. Learning is through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and individual tasks. Assessment is based on written assignments and coursework completed during the course. You do not need a school placement to be assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus 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 one-to-one with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom assistant, helps teachers prepare and run lessons.
  • School support worker, assists with daily activities across a school setting.
  • Special educational needs support assistant, works with pupils with additional needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, the next step toward a recognised teaching assistant qualification.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into a training or instructing role.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, a fuller qualification for those aiming to work in schools at a higher level of responsibility.
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