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L1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools

Award , Level 1
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Course Length 20 weeks
Study Type Part time
Start Date 13/01/2025

Course overview

If you earn under £25,000 per year, are unemployed or don't currently hold a level 2 (GCSE level) qualification you may be entitled to study this course for free. If you don't meet the eligibility criteria we will advise you of the cost.

This course will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to work as a teaching assistant in a primary or secondary school or college. Study part-time

  • Entry Requirements
    Aged 19+
  • Who is this course for?
    Adult learners. Offered in Ripon and Harrogate.
  • Units/Modules

    You will study a range of different topics including:

    • Understanding different types of schools and colleges
    • The qualities and skills for working with children and young people
    • The role of the teaching assistant
    • Communicating effectively with children and young people
  • Careers/Progression
    We have a range of progression levels up to Level 3, qualifying you to volunteer or gain work in schools or colleges.
Course Code: 78699-01
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Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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