Outline
You will undertake module subjects such as:• Understand schools and colleges as organisations Knowledge • Understand children and young people’s development Knowledge • Safeguarding children and young people Knowledge • Support the health and safety of children and young people Knowledge/ Skills• Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people Knowledge/ Skills The module contents cover a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development for differing life stages, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships building. You will also have the opportunity to work in a team to develop a positive learning display and childcare environment as well have access to employer engagement.
Progression
Teaching Assistant -supporting teachers in lessons, helping pupils understand tasks and providing one-to-one or small group support Classroom Support Worker – assisting with behaviour, learning activities, and classroom organisationLearning Support Assistant (LSA) – helping children who need extra support to access the curriculumSpecial Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant – supporting pupils with additional needs such as autism or learning difficultiesLunchtime Supervisor / Playtime Assistant – supporting children’s wellbeing and behaviour during breaksAssessment
Each module will have an assignment that will clearly show the tasks and the structure/ method you will need to produce to meet the specific criteria.Assessment dates will allow the allocation for assignments to be submitted in a timescale. You will be assessed by a range of practical activities such as presentation delivery and role play as well as timed assessments and written assignment work where leaflets, reports or information booklets will be included.
Entry Requirements
L1 ESOL
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Academic Yr
26/27
Name
Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
Available At
Worsley College
Start Date
Jan 25 2027 12:00AM
Fee
£336*
Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.
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