Course overview
This is an excellent course for people interested in supporting children and young people in a school setting, but unsure where to start.
The course will have six sessions, covering a range of topics relevant to working with children and young people as a pupil/education support assistant or ASN auxiliary. This will give you an introduction to the topics and an idea of whether you want to continue with them. The sessions will be interactive and informative, with discussions and group work. You’ll be expected to take part and share your ideas.
The cost of this course is £60
Course description
What you will learn
Some of the topics you'll cover include:
- Child development
- Understanding and supporting children’s behaviour
- Supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Health, safety and risk assessing
- Professional practice and values
- Inclusion and equality
- Language, literacy and numeracy
- Relevant policies and legislation
Entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
- You should be interested in working with children and young people and be willing to participate in group discussions.
Progression
- Full-time or part-time childhood practice courses – the level will depend on your current qualifications.
- We offer a range of flexible part-time options, and in August, we start full-time courses each year.
Career opportunities
The course is tailored to working in a school setting as a pupil or education support assistant. However, it is also relevant to working in a range of different settings with children and young people, including:
- nurseries
- after-school clubs
- schools
- playschemes
- playgroups
Course options
Course Type: Flexible
Details
Venue details
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Edinburgh
Course provider
Edinburgh College
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus
Edinburgh