About the course

This Apprenticeship will enable you to successfully support the learning and development of both Primary and Secondary school children. You may be working in a one-to-one capacity or responsible for groups of children, while working alongside a teacher in the classroom. You will take a greater role and responsibility in the planning and delivery of curriculum and further develop skills to support the social and emotional development of children. There will be opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge, including your effective communication skills when working with children and young people. You will apply your knowledge about child and young persons’ development and support children who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. You will reflect upon your own and team practice whilst working in schools and support the team’s development. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures and the implementation of these will be gained.

Entry requirements

Preferably you will of obtained five GCSEs equivalent to grade 4 or above. However, if you do not hold GCSEs in Maths and English and ICT there maybe an opportunity for you to complete Functional Skills.

Assessment

You will have nominated assessor who will directly observe your competency when working with children and young people in the workplace. You will also complete a portfolio of evidence.

Careers & Progression

On successful completion of this course you may progress to a university course such as the Foundation Degree in Children Young People and their Services, and the BA (Hons) in Children, Schools and Families. Careers that this course may lead to include Teaching Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Teacher.

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