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

Course code: P05717

Subject area: Employability

Study level: Part Time

Course level: 1

Course details

Course time:

10:00 - 12:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

14th Apr 2026 - 30th Jun 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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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. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development.
The ten-week course 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

"Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vending machines and Costa Coffee shop (open until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday term time only).- Watercoolers available, making it easy to refill your water bottle.- Free parking. Please note due to half term there will be no session on 05/05/2026 and 26/05/2026."

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.
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.

19+ Fee:

£204.50

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
Level 1 Award - Preparing to Work in Schools as a Teaching Assistant
Learning & method assessment
Learners will be able to participate in weekly, classroom activities to build and share knowledge alongside their peers and create a portfolio of evidence. There will be opportunities to have discussions, do short presentations, design leaflets and complete a diary to reflect on weekly lessons.

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