The Education and Childcare - Assisting Teaching T Level course is designed for learners aged 16-18 who are looking towards a career in education and childcare or early years.
There is a requirement to attend a work placement throughout the duration of this course, which enables learners to work with children from 5 and gain knowledge of children.
Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as a support assistant in a school or as a special needs assistant. Learners could also take on other roles in the industry such as Learning mentors or playworkers.
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Sector Overview
The Childcare Industry is forecast to grow over the next five years in line with rising employment, which is set to stimulate demand for childcare services.
Additionally, as more households become eligible for free childcare and tax-free childcare schemes, government expenditure within the childcare sector is expected to increase.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- 4 GCSEs Grade 4 or Level 2 Childcare (Licence to Practice)
- English and Maths at Grade 4 or above or Functional Skills at Level 2
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What will I study?
This course consists of the following modules:
Core Content:
All students will develop a general understanding of:
- Understanding the education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 19
- Child development
- How to support children and young people's education
- Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
- Understanding and managing behaviour
- Observing and assessing children and young people
- Equality and diversity
- Special educational needs and disability
- English as an additional language
- Working with parents, carers and wider families
- Working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers
- Reflective practice and other forms of professional development
Specialism as part of the T Level:
Assisting Teaching Covers:
- Support the class teacher 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, adapt and respond to individual children's needs, including those with special educational needs and disability (SEND), to support development and access to the curriculum
All students must complete a minimum of 315 hours working with an employer/s on an industry placement.
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- Mandatory written exams
- Assignments
- Industry placement & journal
- An Employer Set Project (ESP - externally set)
- Witness testimony
- Personal statements
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Enrichment
To further enhance your progression, you will actively participate in skills competitions, such as the Big Idea Challenge and Skills London.
You will have opportunities to take part in trips and visits, such as The Nursery World Conference and Award-Winning Early Years settings. You will also be invited to take part in funder-raiser events such as The Toy Library and Children in Need.
You will have access to key employers that will deliver guest lectures to build your industry knowledge and create your future.
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Work Experience
All students must complete a minimum of 750 hours working with an employer(s) on an industry placement this will be spread over the 2 years.
You will be assigned a workplace assessor who will support you in the placement and monitor your progress as well as assess your skills in your work setting.
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Progression opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- University degree
- Higher Level Apprenticeship
- Higher National Diploma
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.
