Halesowen College

Award in Preparing to Work in Schools – Level 1 (Dudley Wood)

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Course code

Dudley Wood (COML1SCHDW)

Please note, this course is delivered at Dudley Wood Neighbourhood Centre.

Why study this course?

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!!

Once completed we offer a Level 1 Award in Safeguarding in a Learning Environment to aid with progression onto the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Entry requirements

There are no official entry requirements for this course just a desire to commence the journey to becoming a Teaching Assistant. You are encouraged to study English and Maths skills at Level 1 if you have not already achieved these. The use of, or access to, a laptop/computer/tablet is required to be able to complete aspects of the course.

Materials

A pen, paper, lever arch folder and enthusiasm!

Day, time and duration

Wednesday at Dudley Wood

12 weeks

9:30am-11:30am

Start date

Wednesday 17th September 2025

Fees

FREE