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Teaching Assistant Course Level 1 Online – Sutton London Borough Council

Cost£298.00
Duration36 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
Start8 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Teaching Assistant Course Level 1. Study online at your own pace, around 36 hours of study in total.

The course covers child and young person development, how to support pupil wellbeing, and the basics of the teaching and learning environment in schools. Classes run live using Google Classroom, so you'll need a computer and a good internet connection. Chrome works best.

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

Who this course is for

Are you interested in working in a school setting? This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development. This is a live online course using the platform Google Classroom. You will need:, * A good internet connection.The classes work best with Chrome., * A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook)., * Earphones/headphones/speakers. We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.,

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how children and young people develop at different stages.
  • You'll learn how to support the wellbeing of pupils in a school setting.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of staff in a classroom.
  • You'll gain an overview of the teaching and learning environment in schools.
  • You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding principles relevant to school work.

How you will learn

You'll attend live online classes through Google Classroom. Assessment is built into the course and covers the topics you study. The fee includes all assessment and study materials, so there are no extra costs to budget for.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer and a reliable internet connection. Google Chrome works best for the live classes. No other materials are required as everything is included in the course fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports learning in primary or secondary classrooms.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need extra help.
  • Classroom Assistant, helps teachers manage day-to-day classroom activities.
  • School Support Worker, assists staff across a range of school settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges, the natural next step for a more in-depth teaching assistant qualification.
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, needed for a senior or specialist support role.
  • Level 3 Early Years Educator, if you want to focus on younger children in nursery or reception settings.
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