Level 1 Award Preparing to Work in Schools
Course Summary
Code: TED-07A
Location: Bower Park
Cost: £306/£0 subject to eligibility
Starting: Monday 12 January 2026
Duration: 10 sessions over 10 week(s)
Time: 09:30
Description
This course is your first step to gaining the essential skills and knowledge to work in a school setting. You'll learn key topics like safeguarding, communication, and the roles of school staff, preparing you to confidently support children and young people in the classroom.
Throughout this course, you will:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of school staff
- Develop key skills for effective communication in schools
- Gain knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Build confidence to work within a school environment
You will also gain Level 1 Award in Interpersonal Skills and an Entry Level 3 Award in British Values qualification.
Who is this course for?
This course is for people who want to work with children.
Entry Requirements
If English is your second language you will need to have passed an enrty level 3 ESOL qualification and be working towards a level 1.
What you will learn
You will learn a range of topics on how to support children in a school environment.
Throughout this course, you will:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of school staff
- Develop key skills for effective communication in schools
- Gain knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Build confidence to work within a school environment
You will also gain Level 1 Award in Interpersonal Skills and an Entry Level 3 Award in British Values qualification.
How you will learn
Learners will gain knowledge via presentations, demonstrations, group discussions, question and answer sessions and practical exercises.
What will you need to bring
A notepad and pen. Recommended to buy NCFE Cache Level 2 certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning ISBN: 9781510427242.
How you will be assessed
Students will be assessed using classroom activities to produce a portfolio.
Where next?
On sucessful completing, students will progress onto a level 2 qualification. This will require a school placement.
What we expect from you
You are required to attend every session. The minimum required attendance for this course is 85%. Anything below this attendance will be reviewed by the Curriculum Development Manager and you may be withdrawn from the course and the outstanding course fees will still be payable. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
Havering Adult College requires its learners and staff to uphold the following good behaviour principles:
-Act in a way that would not upset or offend others
- Treat all staff and all other learners with respect at all times
- Use appropriate language and not make remarks likely to offend; either verbally, in writing on or via social media
- Attend regularly and arrive on time
- If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, you must inform us by emailing your teacher or phoning 01708 434955 option 1, option 2
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines for the venue and those specifically related to the course you are attending
- Turn off mobile phones whilst in class (except in an emergency)
- Actively promote British values
Time and duration
Start Date: 12 January 2026
Start Time: 09:30
Day: Monday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 03:30
Total Weeks: 10
Location
Bower Park
472 Havering Road
Romford
RM1 4HR