Preparing to Work in Schools as a Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Due to the extreme weather conditions and in the interests of the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, the College will close early on:

• Wednesday 24th June: College will close at 2.00 pm

• Thursday 25th June: College will close at 1.00 pm

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please note our Bicester Open Evening will be going ahead as planned on Wednesday 24th June (our Bicester Campus has air conditioning!). Register below.

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Course details

Course time:

10:00 - 12:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

13th Apr 2027 - 29th Jun 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

If you would like a career in teaching this is an excellent course to get you on the correct path. This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting.

The ten-week course covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development. You will explore:• Schools as organisations • Main Policies and Procedures • Health & Safety • Safeguarding • Healthy Lifestyles • The main stages of development, from birth to 19 years • How to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults • Characteristics of Teamwork • Equality & Diversity • Learning and the Curriculum

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?

Learners can progress to Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Entry criteria

This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting including: young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Full Cost (19+)

£338.20

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£195.50

Reduced Fee (19+)

£54.50

Qualifications received

Level 1 Award - Preparing to Work in Schools as a Teaching Assistant

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