Level 1 Award Preparing to Work in Schools
Course code: Q4708
10/04/2026
16/04/2027
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Delivery Information
This course runs for 12 weeks every Wednesday 11.00am – 2.00pm
If you want to work as a support worker or teaching assistant in an educational setting, this course will enable you to develop an understanding of the teaching and learning environment.
You will learn about the development of children and young people and how to support their wellbeing, as well as how to support mature students, learners with special needs, and those for whom English is an additional language.
You will also have the opportunity to improve your English and maths skills as part of the course.
This course is ideal if you are waiting for your Level 2 course to commence in September, or if you need to improve your skills and knowledge to enable you to gain a placement in a school setting.
Course details
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to demonstrate that you are working at Level 1 in English and maths.
Whilst a placement in a relevant setting is not a requirement of the course, you are advised to source a placement as part of your personal development and to prepare you to progress to a Level 2 qualification.
What will I learn?
During the course you will gain knowledge and understanding of:
- Schools as organisations
- How to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well
- How to communicate with children, young people and adults
What skills will I gain?
During the course you will gain skills in how to:
- Apply policies and procedures within schools
- Communicate effectively
- Keep individuals safe in the school environment
- Reflect, plan and prioritise
- Work as part of a team
How will I be assessed?
This is an assessment-based course and there are no exams. You will be assessed in the following ways: Assignments Case studies Oral and written questions Projects
What can I do next?
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to:
- Teaching Assistant Level 2 Certificate
- Volunteer in a school or other educational setting
Please note: City of Wolverhampton College reserves the right to close or not run courses if enrolment numbers are not educationally or economically viable. If this course is unable to run, you will be notified as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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