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Introduction to Becoming a Teaching Assistant: Fri 09:30-12:00

at Oaklands College, St. Albans · college

Level 1Stepping stonesOther6 weeksPart time

What the college says

This course is Tailored Learning Funded. When you enrol on this course you are agreeing to complete paperwork to reflect and record your progress. Attendance is vital, so first check that you are available to attend each weekly lesson. Thinking about a supporting role within a school? Then why not take the first steps in becoming a teaching assistant by joining this six week introductory course. The course will include understanding how a school operates and the role of a teaching assistant; identify the different ways children learn and how this can be supported; explore strategies to effectively deal with behaviour issues; the importance of Safeguarding and the well-being of pupils and key legislation and practices relating to health and safety within a school environment. If you are in receipt of Universal Credit or your income is below the current threshold then you may be eligible for the fees to be remitted. To check if you meet the requirements please contact ACL on 01727 737154 or email acl@oaklands.ac.uk.

What you need to get on

Students need to be 19 years old and over to join, can attend each weekly lesson and have a minimum of Entry 3 English in Writing and Reading.

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?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • Oaklands College - Welwyn Garden City Campus

    Welwyn Garden City Campus The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 January 2027 · Welwyn Garden City

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