This is a two-year technical study programme, designed with employers to give
young people the skills that the early years and education sector needs. The core element of a T Level in Assistant Teaching will allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding in a broad range of topics such as child development, safeguarding, and special educational needs, as well as learning about the role of families and support agencies.
It will provide a mixture of technical knowledge and skills, an industry placement of at least 500 hours in a primary or secondary school, with a minimum of 500 hours, and relevant Maths, English, and digital skills.
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma plus GCSEs or Functional Skills at Level 2 in English and Maths.
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What does the course involve?
The course will include the following topics:
- Support school teachers to enhance children’s education, individually and in groups
- Plan, provide and review educational opportunities in collaboration with teachers and other adults
- Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- Recognise and respond to individual children’s needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), to support development and access to the curriculum.
- Forest School Level 1
- First Aid
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How is the course assessed?
Year 1 students will be assessed via the core component of one written exam and an Employer-Set Project (ESP).
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Additional Notes
The study programme will consist of working towards the early years and education technical qualification, projects, industry placements, trips and visits,
speakers from industry and universities, preparation for progression, and enrichment activities.This T Level will provide the perfect opportunity for students to develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding of a wide range of early years and education related topics that will prepare them for progression to degree-level education, a higher apprenticeship, or direct entry into employment.
Potential careers include primary teaching, health play assistant, nursery worker, play therapist, teaching assistant and many more careers.
For those students interested in pursuing a career in primary teaching or children’s nursing they will require Science Grade 4 or above. This is a university requirement.
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What do I do next?
You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk