Preparing to Work in Schools
Level 1
Part Time
8 September 2026 — 11 May 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
About this course
This course is designed for people interested in working in a school or college setting.
Learners should have an interest in supporting teachers and pupils in a learning environment.
What you will study
You will study a range of topics including supporting learners with English and Maths skills, behaviour management and supporting learners with additional learning needs.
Course fees
Administration Fee: £45.00
Awarding Organisation Fee: £66.00
Course Fee: £469.00
Entry requirements
Preferably C grade in GCSE English, a screener can be provided to replace this.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information
Start date
8 September 2026
End date
11 May 2027
Time of day
Day Time
Part Time
3 hours per week
Course code
TLCC1P10
L1
Qualification
Preparing to Work in Schools
Facilities
Career prospects & further study
103,500
Currently, there are almost 103,500 people employed within this sector in the Cardiff Capital Region, with employment numbers expected to reach 105,000 by 2027 (Lightcast 2022).
Upon completion of this course, learners can progress into employment or move to the Level 2 qualification either full-time or part-time.
Locations
City Centre Campus, Cardiff