Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 Award

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward12 weeksPart time

What the college says

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.

What you need to get on

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.

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

  • Wellington Road Campus

    Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 16 September 2026 · Wolverhampton

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 55 providers teaching it