The Teaching Assistant College will be holding events for Teaching Assistants throughout the year, these events will consist of workshop sessions relating to different aspects of being a Teaching Assistant...

Will your qualification be accepted by Employers?

May 4th, 2012

Have you just completed a qualification as a Teaching Assistant? Or at least you thought you had until you went for a job or maybe taken your certificate into school! The Teaching Assistant College is increasingly hearing from students who have completed a qualification with a provider only to find it is not subsequently accepted [...]

The TA College to attend the COBIS Annual Conference

April 26th, 2012

The Teaching Assistant College will once again be exhibiting at the COBIS Annual Conference held at the Park Plaza in London from the 12th – 14th May. The theme of this years conference is ‘Unity in Diversity’, if any schools would like to discuss the training needs of their support staff then please come to [...]

Entry Requirements

QCF Qualifications

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Entry Requirements for the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (QCF)

You will need to be at least 16 years of age
A good standard of written and spoken English.
An interest in supporting pupils in school and the way in which they learn.
An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is not a requirement when undertaking the Award because you do not need a placement in school. However should you wish to apply for one we will be pleased to assist you for an additional cost of £60.00

Entry Requirements for the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)

You will need to be at least 16 years of age.
You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment
A willingness to work in placement for at least 5 hours per week for the duration of your course
A Criminal Records Bureau enhanced clearance (we will perform this for you, if you have not had one in the last 12 months).

Entry Requirements for the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum in Schools (QCF)

You will need to be at least 16 years of age.
A good standard of written and spoken English
You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment
The amount of time required in placement is 5 hours per week for the duration of your course.
A Criminal Records Bureau enhanced clearance (we will perform this for you, if you have not had one in the last 12 months).

Entry Requirements for the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF)

You will need to be at least 16 years of age
A good standard of written and spoken English.
An interest in supporting pupils in school and the way in which they learn.
An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is not a requirement when undertaking the Award because you do not need a placement in school. However should you wish to apply for one we will be pleased to assist you for an additional cost of £60.00

Entry Requirements for the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF)

You will need to be at least 16 years of age.
A good standard of written and spoken English
You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment
The amount of time required in placement is 5 hours per week for the duration of your course.
A Criminal Records Bureau enhanced clearance (we will perform this for you, if you have not had one in the last 12 months).

Entry Requirements for the Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools (QCF)

You will need to be at least 18 years of age.
A good standard of written and spoken English
You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment
The amount of time required in placement is 5 hours per week for the duration of your course.
A Criminal Records Bureau enhanced clearance (we will perform this for you, if you have not had one in the last 12 months).

Entry Requirements for the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF)

You will need to be at least 16 years of age.
You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment
The amount of time required in placement is 7-10 hours in school each week with a recommendation you be in school for 15 hours each week for the duration of your course.
A Criminal Records Bureau enhanced clearance (we will perform this for you, if you have not had one in the last 12 months).