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Preparing to Work in Schools

Preparing to Work in Schools

Course Code: H70119A – Coombs Wood Campus

Level: 1

Study mode: Part time

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.

Course content

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)

September 2026

FREE

Course Code: H70119A – Coombs Wood Campus

Level: 1

Study mode: Part time

Whittingham Road

Whittingham

Whittingham Road
Halesowen
B63 3NA

Tel: 0121 602 7777

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Shenstone House

Dudley Road
Halesowen
B63 3NT

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B63 3HY

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Coombs Wood

Coombs Wood

Coombswood Way
Halesowen
B62 8BB

Tel: 0121 602 7770

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