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Childcare and Education

Level 1 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Next Open Event · 10th September 4:30pm to 7:00pm

If you wish to work in an education setting supporting students who have EHCP or just need support to keep on task – then this is the course for you.

The first part of the course looks at preparing to work in schools, this looks at the school setting and child support and development and safety.

Then we look at Fundamental British values how it is taught in schools what is involved, Equality and Diversity, the importance of Safeguarding, and how it is effective in schools to protect the students.

Infection control covers what an infection is how it spreads who is at risk and what preventions need to be put in place.

General Health and safety are covered in an education setting.

Food safety covers keeping food safe when preparing, cooking, and storing the importance of personal hygiene, and cleanliness of the preparation area.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

This is a list of the individual courses that make up the Teaching Assistant Course.

  • Level 1 Award – Health and safety in the workplace
  • Level 1 Award – Food safety in catering
  • Entry Level 3 – Fundamental British Values
  • Level 1 Award – Preparing to work in schools
  • Level 1 Award – Safeguarding and protecting children and young people
  • Level 2 Certificate – Behaviour that Challenges
  • Level 2 Certificate – Prevention and Control of Infection for the Workplace
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Portfolio/Multiple choice exam

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Child and Early Years Officers

Up to £37,410
/year

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to […]

Early Education and Childcare Services Managers

Up to £40,489
/year

Early education and childcare services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of nurseries and early education centres.

Education Advisers and School Inspectors

Up to £69,855
/year

Education advisers and school inspectors plan, organise and direct the educational activities and resources in a local authority education area, and undertake inspections of schools and other training establishments excluding […]

Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Up to £29,620
/year

Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA’s) assist teachers with their day-to-day classroom work, the provision and planning of and the creation of lesson materials. HLTA’s teach classes on their own and […]

Robyn

Robyn

T-Level Education and Childcare

Student Voice

I’ve learnt how to model good behaviour and build strong relationships with children, and how to manage them. The coursework can be tough, but it’s exciting—and it’s worth it when you see the difference it makes for the children.

Progression

Progression

On completion of these qualifications, you can gain a role supporting students in schools.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 1

Duration

20 Days

Study Mode

Part-Time, Short

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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Questions? Call 0800 358 7575