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Course Overview

This 32 week 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.

Open Requirements

A pre-enrolment interview will need to be attended. You will need to have a Level 2 English qualification (GCSE or equivalent) and at least a Level 1 Maths qualification.
You will need to be volunteering or working in a school for a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Open Assessment

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, certification is gained through completion of assignments to the required standard. Assessments will also be carried out through direct observation of your practice where you work or volunteer.

Open Content

• 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

Open Progression

Finishing your course is a great achievement which gives you the chance to move on to other learning. For example, you can complete a higher-level course in this vocational area or you can progress on to courses that help build skills for everyday life and work. These include English and Maths, Digital Skills to learn more about computers and Employability Skills to get ready for employment. Taking these courses can help you gain useful qualifications, prepare you for higher study at college or university, and help you become more independent. Your tutor or careers advisor will discuss which course is right for you and help you explore what options are available across Oldham.