Qualification level and title
NCFE CACHE - L1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
Ascentis - Level 1 Reading
Ascentis - Level 1 Writing
What will I learn?
The course aims to help you:
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Find out about and prepare for the demands of the level 2 teaching assistant course
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Prepare to work in schools as a member of the support staff team
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Further develop your literacy skills
Subject contents / topics to be covered
During the course you will be exploring the following areas:
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Understand schools as organisations
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Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well
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Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults
Assessment Method
Portfolio of evidence to include:
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Assignments, reports, presentations
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Personal action plan for progression
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Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
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Self/peer assessment
Progression opportunities
Level 2 Award on Support Work in Schools - providing you have achieved, or are working at, Level 1 in your writing.
Fees
Full fee - £323.00
This course is free if you are receiving qualifying benefits
Essential Equipment
A computer and Internet access are essential as you will be required to word process work.
You will also need internet access to send and receive emails from your tutor and to research information.
You will need a notepad or notebook and pens for classroom use
Joining instructions
All candidates are required to attend an online information and interview on the dates listed at the beginning of this course summary. You will also need to complete an online English and maths assessment after you have submitted your application.
You will need to set up an account through our website before you can book a place on an information assessment.
If successful and you are offered a place on a course, you will be given instructions on how to enrol online or in person at any one of the CALAT centres.
Click the 'enrol' button below to book a place on one of the information sessions.
Entry requirements
A minimum of entry 3 English / literacy. If you wish to progress further you will be required to attend additional English / literacy classes to support your learning.
You will be asked to complete all paperwork necessary for CALAT to claim government funding which subsidises the cost of the course.
Equipment required
Access to a computer, paper, printer, A4 lever arch folder and dividers, pen and notebook / writing paper and USB memory stick.
Students are advised NOT to buy any books until recommended by the course tutor.
Courses
Teaching Assistant - Preparing to Work in Schools - Level 1
- Reference TZK012-21
- Location: CALAT Thornton Heath Centre
- Start Date: 18 Jan 2022
- End Date: 29 Mar 2022
- Course Duration: 10 weeks
- Time: Tue 09:30-12:30, 13:00-15:00
- 6 places available
| Fee Band | Amount |
| Full Fee | 323.00 |
| Remission | 0.00 |