Course details

NOTE: This course has already started.

Course Title:

Introduction to working as a Teaching Assistant

Course Number:

TLA13146

Venue:

Allen Park Centre

Learning Area:

Start Date:

02 March 2026

End Date:

23 March 2026

Session Time(s):

12:45 - 14:45

Total Hours:

8

Class Size:

Between 10 and 16 learners

Who is this course for

Are you thinking about working in schools or colleges as a volunteer or Teaching Assistant.
Or are you a parent or carer who would like to understand more about how to best support your child’s development.
If so, this course is for you.

What are the entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.  However ideally, you should have a Level 1 English qualification or a equivalent or be working towards this level.

If you don’t have this qualification, your English levels will be assessed prior to enrolment on the course.

What will I be learning

You will learn about

Child development and potential influences that could impact on development.
Healthy eating and importance of a nutritious diet to support growth and development.
Learning strategies and how to support children with their learning. 
You will take part in discussions and practical activities as well as completing written tasks to support your learning.
You will need to carry out additional work outside the class, such as watching videos or accessing our online learning platform with additional resources to support your learning.

How will I be assessed and supported

There is no formal assessment for this course.
At the beginning of the course, you will set some goals with your tutor.
Each week you will keep a reflective diary recording your progress.
After each session your tutor will give you some written feedback on this diary to let you know what you are doing well with and anything you could do to improve.
Your tutor will also give you verbal feedback during classes and written feedback on your work.
At the end of the course, you will review your progress and discuss with your progression route.

What do I need to bring?

Pen and paper.

It will be helpful if you have access to a PC, laptop, tablet or smart phone with internet access or can use these in a local library.  However, this is not essential.

Any additional costs?

There is no additional cost to this course.

What can this course lead to

We have lots of courses available providing a variety of progression routes, including NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools and NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us:
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK 18001 01332 956565

Allen Park Centre

Address:
Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Boulton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Phone: 01332 956350

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.