Introduction to Working in Schools

This course requires you to follow an application process.

Course code: 25855

when
From 28 Feb 2025 to 28 Mar 2025
Fri 10:00-12:005 weeks
Date
28 Feb 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
07 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
14 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
21 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
Date
28 Mar 2025
Time
10:00 to 12:00
where
Online 


fees

free

who

Direct Delivery

What is this course about?

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Are you interested in becoming a teaching assistant, midday supervisor or volunteering in a school? </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">This introductory course tells you everything you need to know about working in primary schools. You will learn about the school structure and expectations, safeguarding, behaviour management strategies, current methods and ways of teaching maths and phonics. You will also be given guidance on applying for jobs in schools, where to find vacancies and how to ‘sell’ yourself on an application form.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">This is a fantastic way to get a head start in this career.</span></span></span></span></p>

Who is the course for?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">People wanting to work in a primary school as a classroom helper, teaching assistant, learning support assistant, midday supervisor or volunteer.</span></span></p>

Any previous experience/qualifications you need to do the course

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">A good level of conversational and written English is required</span></span></p>

What you need to bring with you

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">You must have a tablet or laptop with a working camera that can access Google Classroom.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Please note that this is a live interactive online course for adults, learners will be expected to have their camera on and participate fully at all times.</span></span></span></span></p>

How you will be assessed

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Through weekly Learner Reflections</span></span></span></span></p>

How much studying will I need to do outside the lesson?

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Optional homework.</span></span></span></span></p>

The next steps....

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other courses/workshops such as our </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Functional skills English/Maths courses.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Please </span></span><a href="https://events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/step2skills?nodeId=2d35542d-138b-41f0-b4b0-2e541ba9446b&entryId=e1f192dd-054b-4d97-90ed-4dcd88611ec1" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">click here</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif"> to see the full range of courses we offer. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/adult-learning/our-services/information-advice-and-guidance.aspx" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">please see our information, advice and guidance page</span></span></a></span></span></p>