Preparing To Work In Schools Level 1 Award (NCFE) – Online
Are you passionate about supporting young people and shaping the future of education?
Whether you’re considering a career in teaching, teaching assistance, or school support roles, our Preparing to Work in Schools Course will give you the essential skills and confidence to thrive in a school environment
Tuesday, 24 Feb 2026 - 02 Jun 2026
(Register your interest)
Are you passionate about supporting young people and shaping the future of education?
Whether you’re considering a career in teaching, teaching assistance, or school support roles, our Preparing to Work in Schools Course will give you the essential skills and confidence to thrive in a school environment.
This course is perfect for those looking to transition into a school career, gain practical knowledge, and understand the responsibilities that come with working in education.,
You’ll learn how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development and much more., This is a live online course.
You will need:
- A good internet connection.The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smartphone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
Whether you’re considering a career in teaching, teaching assistance, or school support roles, our Preparing to Work in Schools Course will give you the essential skills and confidence to thrive in a school environment.
This course is perfect for those looking to transition into a school career, gain practical knowledge, and understand the responsibilities that come with working in education.,
You’ll learn how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development and much more., This is a live online course.
You will need:
- A good internet connection.The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smartphone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
This course will be delivered online.
This course is suitable for anyone who is thinking of working in a school setting including: young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.
It is aimed at those who are volunteering or who would like to work in a school.
The mandatory units are:
Understand schools as organisations
Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well
Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults.
This qualification is gained by regular attendance to all timetabled sessions, producing a portfolio which contains completed assignments with ongoing feedback provided by the tutor.
Your portfolio is then reviewed by an external moderator to verify the qualification.
The college platform for most teaching and learning will take place using Google Classrooms.
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim Z0060119)
This course is suitable for anyone who is thinking of working in a school setting including: young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.
It is aimed at those who are volunteering or who would like to work in a school.
The mandatory units are:
Understand schools as organisations
Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well
Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults.
This qualification is gained by regular attendance to all timetabled sessions, producing a portfolio which contains completed assignments with ongoing feedback provided by the tutor.
Your portfolio is then reviewed by an external moderator to verify the qualification.
The college platform for most teaching and learning will take place using Google Classrooms.
This course also covers an introduction to British Values (learning aim Z0060119)
This course is Level 1.
You will need to have appropriate levels of English skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course.
You must have achieved an English Entry 3 Level qualification or above.
You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.,
You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete unit assignments and access course information provided online.
Additional information, Please bring a pen and paper to your first online session.,
Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google classroom.
You will need to have appropriate levels of English skills in order to produce assignments necessary for this course.
You must have achieved an English Entry 3 Level qualification or above.
You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.,
You must also be competent in the use of ICT in order to complete unit assignments and access course information provided online.
Additional information, Please bring a pen and paper to your first online session.,
Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google classroom.
Make an application by the ‘Apply Now’ button and book a Course Approval session to ensure this course is suitable for you.
For your Course Approval session, you need to:
By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
For your Course Approval session, you need to:
- Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status
- Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee
- Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course
- Bring copies of previous exam certificates
By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.
For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk
If you are unsure of your next steps for education, employment or career choices our Advice Service can help. Contact advice@suttoncollege.ac.uk
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Price |
£259.00 / £0.00  |
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Time Commitment |
12 Session(s): Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00 |
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Centre | Online |
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Learning Aim | 60324776 |
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Course Code | C20005M20NE |
| Accredited courses at Level 2 or below may be free if you live in a London Borough, earn less than £28,860 (or less than £25,750 outside of a London Borough) or are in receipt of a means tested benefit and are looking for work. | ||
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