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Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Dolgellau, Colwyn Bay Library, Caernarfon, Holyhead, Rhyl Library, Canolfan Maenofferen - Blaenau Ffestiniog, Ty Cyfle - Bangor High Street
  • Study Mode:
    Part-time
  • Course Length:

    16/17 weeks

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Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant

Adult Learners

Bangor Ty Cyfle
Tuesday, 21/01/2025
Coleg Menai Holyhead
Monday, 03/02/2025

This course requires an interview before enrolment. Call us for further information.

Coleg Menai Holyhead
Monday, 10/02/2025
Colwyn Bay Library
Wednesday, 05/02/2025
Rhyl Library
Friday, 07/02/2025

Course Description

The course helps students develop the skills needed to work in a primary classroom. At Colwyn Bay Library learners will spend 2 days per week learning in a classroom, and 1 additional day per week of work experience. In Rhyl Library, learners will spend 1 day per week learning in a classroom, and 1 additional day per week of work experience. In Holyhead and Caernarfon the work experience takes place at the end of the course.

Tutors will help students arrange their placements. Hours are child-friendly, totalling less than 16/17 hours per week.

The course is free, but students must complete a DBS check with the College which (currently) costs £38. The cost of the DBS check will be £49.50 from December.

Course Dates

Bangor Ty Cyfle

This course is fully booked

DateTimeDaysHoursWeeksCostCon**BookingsCode
21/01/202509:30 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday15.0017 FreeThis course is fully bookedD0020937

Coleg Menai Holyhead

This course requires an interview before enrolment. Call us for further information.

DateTimeDaysHoursWeeksCostCon**BookingsCode
03/02/202509:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday15.0017 Free0 / 11D0019020

Coleg Menai Holyhead

DateTimeDaysHoursWeeksCostCon**BookingsCode
10/02/202509:30 Monday, Thursday10.0017 Free2 / 11D0022288

Colwyn Bay Library

DateTimeDaysHoursWeeksCostBookingsCode
05/02/202509:30 Wednesday, Thursday, Flex15.0016 Free2 / 16CVG91617A

Rhyl Library

DateTimeDaysHoursWeeksCostBookingsCode
07/02/202509:30 Friday, Flex10.0016 Free5 / 16CVG91619A

Entry Criteria

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Delivery

The course is delivered through a blend of the following:

  • Lectures
  • Presentations
  • Group work
  • Classroom-based learning

You will spend 2 days per week in the classroom: 9.30am–2.30pm.

You will also have a work placement in a school for 1 day a week, 5 hours per week, at times to suit the school.

Assessment

You will be assessed by portfolio.

Progression

You could proceed onto a number of courses at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:

  • CACHE Classroom Assistants Level 2 (Certificate for Supporting Teaching and Learning in School)

Other details

Course type: Adult Learners, Potensial (Lifelong Learning)

Level: 1

Programme Area:

  • Health & Social Care
  • Teacher Training

Bilingual:

n/a

Health & Social Care

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Health & Social Care

Students working in a classroom

Teacher Training

Teacher/Lecturer in front of class