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T Level
Education (Teaching Assistant)
The T Level in education and early years (assistant teaching) is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and inspiring their learning and development. This qualification provides specialist knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare you for a rewarding career in primary or secondary schools. You’ll learn how to support children’s growth, play, and learning in safe and stimulating environments, complemented by a meaningful industry placement in a school-based setting.
Upon completion, you will have a Level 3 qualification, ready to work in a range of school settings, supporting pupils’ learning and development. You will be also extremely well prepared to continue studying a range of courses, including teacher training, at university as the T Level is equivalent to 3 A Levels. At Sixth Form College, experienced teachers and education specialists provide expert guidance and close support, creating a collaborative and professional learning environment that builds your confidence and prepares you for success in the classroom and wider education sector
Assessment
Technical Qualification: 60%
Industry Placement: 40%
Awarding Body
NCF
Course Content
First Year:
- Element 1: Wider education sector
- Element 2: Supporting education
- Element 3: Safeguarding, equality and diversity and wellbeing
- Element 4: Special educational needs and disability (SEND)
- Element 5: Child development
- Element 6: Working in partnership
- Element 7: Professional practice
Second Year:
A focus on the National Curriculum supporting children in older year groups of Key Stage 1 and upwards.
- Support the teacher to enhance children’s education, individually and in groups.
- Plan, provide and review the educational opportunities in collaboration with teachers and other adults.
- Safeguard and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Recognise, adapt and respond to individual children’s needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), to support development and access to the curriculum.
Begin.
Is this course right for me?
This T Level is perfect for people who are passionate about helping children learn, grow, and achieve their potential. To thrive on this course, you should enjoy spending time with children, be caring and patient, and find it rewarding to see children develop and overcome challenges.
You’ll need to be a good communicator, able to work well with both children and adults, and take responsibility for following important rules around safeguarding and safety. An interest in how children learn and develop, along with qualities like creativity, organisation, problem-solving, and teamwork, will help you succeed.
You don’t need to have worked in a school or nursery before, but any experience – such as babysitting, volunteering, or helping younger siblings – will give you a great head start. If this sounds like you, then this course could be the perfect next step!
Belong.
Why study this with us?
At the Sixth Form College, you’ll be taught by specialist early years professionals and experienced primary teachers who bring real-world insight and a track record of outstanding results.
Learning goes beyond the classroom, with enrichment opportunities including forest school activities, visits from babies to support child development studies, trips to settings like Drayton Manor, and seminars from professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists and headteachers. Strong links with local nurseries and schools mean you’ll gain valuable industry placements and hands-on experience.
You’ll also complete additional qualifications like Level 1 Safeguarding, Baby Practitioner training, and British Sign Language, as well as develop leadership skills through our Playground Leader programme. With excellent support for CVs, job applications, and university progression, you’ll feel confident and well-prepared for your future.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a welcoming learning community, building friendships and receiving personalised support throughout your journey.
Beyond.
Where can this course take me?
When you complete this T Level, you’ll be ready to step directly into employment. Many students secure roles in local schools supporting learning.
You could also progress to university, with opportunities to study Primary Education with QTS, Education Studies, Child Development, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, or Play Therapy, among many others.
This course equips you with the skills, experience, and confidence to shape children’s futures – whether you go straight into work or continue into higher education.
Industry Placement
Industry placement is a mandatory part of the T Level course and full certification of the T Level will not be possible without completing the industry placement. The industry placement is substantially longer than the traditional work experience and so should be significantly beneficial to you and the employer. You are expected to gain substantial technical training as required through your industry placement.
- The T Level course is focused on developing practical workplace skills that will support progression on to further education or employment.
- The course has a compulsory Industry Placement of 315 hours (45 days) that must be completed over the 2 years to pass the overall qualification.
- Minimum of 1 day off timetable each week to attend a placement or complete the placement in week blocks planned around lesson delivery.
- Part-time work can count towards placement hours if in a role that is appropriate and related.
- 1.5 hour session with our college T Level Industry Placement Co-ordinator each week to develop employability skills to help you thrive in the workplace.
- T Level Industry Placement Co-ordinator will support your search for a meaningful placement and will complete all of the relevant documents.
- College will help with DBS checks and travel expenses.
Contact us
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