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Award in Preparing to Work in Schools

at Aspire Sporting Academy Ltd, Porthcawl · school or sixth form

Level 1Stepping stonesAward6 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

Our Aspire2Work Level 1 programme is designed to progress learners into work in the Education sector, including as Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools. We deliver a holistic programme over 6 weeks, including up to 4 Level 1 learning aims in Safeguarding & Prevent, Preparing to Work in Schools, Wellbeing and Occupational Studies. We work with local schools and agencies including Randstad to progress our learners into meaningful employment. This qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of safeguarding and working in schools - knowing what to expect in the workplace. By completing the qualification, learners will develop basic knowledge of safeguarding and working in schools which could support progression onto other appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. It could be useful to learners working in education settings.

What you need to get on

You will also need to be unemployed and wanting to gain employement. You will need to bring evidence of benefits such as: Job Seekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Universal Credit (UC), Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Aspire Education Head Office

    Unit 6a Link 665 Business Centre Todd Hall Rd, Haslingden, BB4 5HU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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