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Children and Teaching Assistants

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Caring for a Child - Entry Level

In this beginners course you will learn the basic skills and knowledge in Caring for Young children

course code: 26P100

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 34 weeks
Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £542.00 - this includes exam fee £58.00 and the tuition fee £484.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People - Level 2

In this course you will learn the skills needed to prepare you for working in childcare, it will provide you with a good foundation for moving to the next level.

course code: 26P102

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 34 weeks
Times: Wednesday 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £669.00 - this includes exam fee £89.00 and the tuition fee £580.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Prepare To Work in a School - Level 1

Learn the skills needed to work as a Teaching Assistant in a school. Try this short course before embarking on a year long level 2 course. Also learn the skills to become a Parent Ambassador. 10 hours of placement is required in this course.

course code: 26P200

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 07 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 19 weeks
Times: Monday 13:00-15:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £327.00 - this includes exam fee £57.00 and the tuition fee £270.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Preparing to Work in Childcare - Level 1

In this beginners course learn the skills needed to prepare you for working in childcare providing a good foundation for moving to the next level qualification.

course code: 26P101

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 32 weeks
Times: Monday 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £609.00 - this includes exam fee £62.00 and the tuition fee £547.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2

Learn the skills needed to work as a Teaching Assistant in a school. You will need a placement to take part in this course.

course code: 26P202

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 32 weeks
Times: Monday 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £1,688.00 - this includes exam fee £117.00 and the tuition fee £1,571.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3 Diploma

Learn the skills needed to support in a school setting. You will need a placement for 2 days of the week or be working in an appropriate setting to take part in this course.

course code: 26P203

Availability: This course requires you to follow an application process.
Start: 09 Sep 2026 (Autumn)
Weeks: 37 weeks
Times: Wednesday 09:30-12:30
where: CITY LEARNING QUARTER Google map
fees: total fee for this course £2,225.00 (
Fee concessions will be discussed on application, many students do not have to pay a course fee.
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