If you are interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant within a school and not had any experience of this role previously, then this course is for you. This qualification is to prepare you for further learning and training, whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting, as well as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and their development.
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.
The course consists of 3 units: Understand schools as organisations; Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well and the final unit is Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults
For all 3 units you will need to provide a range of evidence such as posters, designing a leaflet or booklet, charts, or written assignments.
All are internally marked which means no exam at the end!!
Functional Skills level 1 in English and ideally in Maths. An initial assessment will need to be undertaken at interview. The use of, or access to, a laptop/computer/tablet is required to be able to complete aspects of the course.
A pen, paper, lever arch folder and enthusiasm!
w/c 14th September to w/c 7th December Wednesday 9.30-11.30 at Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Centre or Thursday 9.30-11.30 at college (campus TBC)
FREE
Whittingham Road
Halesowen
B63 3NA
Tel: 0121 602 7777
New Road
Halesowen
B63 3HY
Tel: 0121 602 8500
Dudley Road
Halesowen
B63 3NT
Tel: 0121 602 7694
Coombs Wood Business Park
Coombs Road
B62 8BB
Tel: 0121 602 7770
