The T Level Education and Childcare - Assisting Teaching qualification will equip you with the skills, knowledge and industry experience to start your journey in this rewarding sector.
Equivalent to three A levels, this two year technical qualification has been designed in collaboration with employers and businesses so you can rest assured that the skills you develop are relevant and in demand.
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Course Details
On this course you will develop a general understanding of the education and childcare sector:
- Child development
- How to support children and young people's education
- Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
- Understanding and managing behaviour
- Observing and assessing children and young people
- Equality and diversity
- Special educational needs and disability
- English as an additional language
- Working with parents, carers and wider families
- Working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers
- Reflective practice and other forms of professional development
You will specialise as an Early Years Educator learning how to:
- Support and promote children's play, development and early education
- Develop relationships with children to facilitate their development
- Plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress
- Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children
- Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children's development
You will also complete an Early Years industry placement with an external employer.
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Entry Guidelines
T-Levels are equivalent to three A Levels. They are developed in collaboration with employers to ensure the content meets the need of specific industries and include a significant industry placement.
You will need 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. Two of the 5 GCSE's to be maths and English Language at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) or above.
If you have achieved at least a merit in a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study and have a maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 or above (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level.
Satisfactory DBS
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Students who achieve this qualification can progress either on to a university course, a higher level apprenticeship, or enter into the following job roles in line with their Assisting Teaching specialism:
- Classroom Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- University to train to be a teacher
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Timetable
You'll be based at our modern Twelve Quays Campus, close to the waterfront, for three days each week - taking part in your Early Years and Education studies alongside your GCSE Maths and English Language lessons.
You'll also spend two days a week in a work placement relevant to your course, gaining valuable real-world experience as you build the skills and knowledge for your future.
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Equipment Required
To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies; To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:
Uniform £60
Disclosure and Barring Service Check Certificate £44
Recommended course text book £35
If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-experience/financial-support
Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.
N.B. prices correct as of 23/06/2022
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Assessment Methods
This course is assessed through two written examinations, an employer-set project and synoptic assignments.
Students are required to complete and pass all components including their placement to achieve their qualification.
