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Level 1 Teaching Assistant Qualification

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.

Key Information

  • Course Level

    Level 1

  • Delivery

    Distance / Online

  • Duration

    20 Days


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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

Portfolio/Multiple choice exam

Entry Level 3 / Level 1

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

 

To apply for this course visit the following link and fill out the online form.

Please note: You will need to have a photograph or scan of a form of ID to upload during your enrolment, and also proof of your settled/pre-settled status if applicable such as your share code. During the enrolment form you will be asked to upload one or both of these documents.

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