If you're interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant, this is the course for you!
This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills, this comprehensive programme prepares you for a rewarding career in education.
You'll explore key areas such as child development, including patterns of behaviour, the factors that influence development, and effective intervention strategies — all aimed at helping you provide the best possible support to children and young people.
A dedicated safeguarding module will give you a clear understanding of relevant legislation and policy, ensuring you can act responsibly and always in the best interests of the children in your care.
You’ll also gain insight into how schools and colleges operate, learn about health and safety requirements, and discover how to contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Course information
During this course you will cover -
- schools and colleges as organisations
- supporting health and safety in a learning environment
- understanding how to safeguard children and young people
- understanding how children and young people develop
You will gain the NCFE Level 2 Award in support work in schools and colleges
Entry requirements
- You must be 19 or over to enrol on this course
- GCSE Grade (D/3) and above in maths and English (or equivalent)
- You must be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. You will need to complete over 250 hours of placement whilst undertaking this qualification
- Your placement needs to allow for skills application with babies and young children to meet the assessment criteria for this qualification
- You will be required to have a DBS to support your placement. We can help you to apply for this but you must have a form of photo ID and the relevant documentation to complete it as per Government regulations
- You will need access to a computer to complete your assignments
Course duration
40 weeks
Course fees
Fees apply to the 2025/2026 academic year which runs from September 2025 to August 2026
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If you are eligible for a fee remission, the course may be free for you to attend