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Course Overview

Course Overview
This 32 week online course is aimed at learners who are interested in pursuing a career working in a school or college environment as a teaching assistant.
Along with your coursework you will also be assessed in the school/college where you are working or volunteering. Session 1 will be classroom based and the rest of the course will be online using Microsoft Teams.
Prosp Overview
You will need to:
have a pre-enrolment interview before enrolling on the course.
have a Level 2 English qualification (GCSE or equivalent).
be volunteering or working in a school with children from Year 1 or above for a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Prosp Req
You will be required to complete assignments on-line (using Moodle) which will be reviewed by your tutor to ensure all performance criteria have been met. There are no exams as certification is gained through completion of assignments submitted within set deadlines and to the required standard. Assessments will also be carried out through direct observation of your practice where you work or volunteer.
Prosp Assess
• There are 11 mandatory units:
• Unit 1 – Understand Schools and colleges as organisations
• Unit 2 - Understand Children and young people’s development. Unit 5 Unit 3 - Safeguarding children and young people
• Unit 4 - Equality, diversity, and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people
• Unit 5 - Maintain relationships with children and young people
• Unit 6 - Support the health and safety of children and young people
• Unit 7 - Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people
• Unit 8 - Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment
• Unit 9 - Understand children and young people’s play and leisure
• Unit 10 - Promote an effective learning environment
• Unit 11 - Provide displays in a learning environment
Prosp Content
We offer a range of complementary courses with and without a qualification to support your training and future development. You could progress onto a Level 3 qualification with another provider. Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you, and you will have access to a Careers Adviser from National Careers Service.

Please contact us on 0161 770 8271 for more information.
Prosp Progression
If course fees are more than £70 you can pay by instalment – see www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong.
We do not give refunds if you withdraw and you will remain liable for any outstanding instalments.
Prosp Fees
PV-J00522A
17/10/2024
10/07/2025
17:00
Thursday
3.00 hrs per wk
32 weeks
467.70