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Pathway into Schools and Care Settings (including wrap around care) Level 1
The Wrap Around Care Assistant course is the perfect starting point for those eager to explore a career in Schools and Education. This programme will provide you with a foundation introduction into the work that is involved as a wrap around care assistant, the variety of roles,responsibilities and the daily skills and knowledge you need for these types of jobs..

You'll gain valuable insights into managing social situations, behaviour, reporting and recording and why this is important.

Open Course Fees

B1: £329.57 (In London Resident)
B2: £224.80 (London Concessionary)
B3: £0.00 (Concessionary)
B4: £485.30 (Out of London Resident)
Prosp User 2

Open What will I learn?

What will I learn?
By the end of the learning programme you should be able to-

● Explain what wrap-around care assistant jobs there are available, their roles and responsibilities.
● Describe how to manage behaviour and establish social skills and opportunities of play.
● Be able to use Communication skills to record and report key information to the teams round you.
● Understand why Health and Safety is important and how to apply it.
● Understand what Safeguarding is, why it is important and use what is called the 5 R’s.
Prosp User 3

Open How will I be assessed?

The course is continuously assessed by your tutor. They will use a variety of assessment methods such as written assignments, professional discussions, case studies to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. You will also complete portfolios in English and Employability.
Prosp User 4

Open What experience or qualifications do I need to start this course?

You will need to attend a skills assessment before you can enrol. You do not need any formal qualifications however, you will need to be able to use both written and spoken English to at least Entry Level 3 standard.You will also need basic Digital Skills, this is essential to be able to successfully participate in online sessions as you will be required to work on online platforms such as Google Classroom and Moodle. Learners may be offered additional English, Maths and digital support where appropriate
Prosp User 5

Open Important Information

You will be expected to be punctual and attend 100% of this course. Please do not book holidays in term time and let us know of any planned absences before you start the course. If you do not attend for 2 consecutive sessions, without prior notice you may be withdrawn, and this will reduce your chances of joining another course in the future. Learners may complete an Emotional Health and Wellbeing survey to help us identify and support these needs appropriately. We use a mixture of classroom based and online learning for classwork and homework.
Prosp User 14

Open Is there anything I need to bring? Are there any other costs?

You will need a notepad and pen for your first session and your tutor will advise you on further materials if needed (Please do not purchase any materials before the first session).

Open Can I get extra help?

Yes. There are various ways to support your learning, subject to your individual circumstance and type of programme, please ask your tutor or the centre staff for more information on the following:

• Additional funding to pay for resources.
• Laptop, Loan and Learn scheme
• Homework Club
• Additional support within the classroom
Prosp User 6

Open After the course….

Every learners’ journey is different and your tutor will guide you on the next course that is right for you and support your learning journey.

Upon successful completion of this course (including the English component), learners may be able to progress onto: •Level 1 Award Safeguarding in a learning environment •Level 1 Get Ready to Work in Schools

•Level 2 Support Work in Schools and Colleges
•Level 2 Managing Challenging Behaviour
Prosp User 7

Open What job opportunities could this lead to?

The completion of this course could lead to work opportunities or progression opportunities, dependent on employer requirements and relevant experience. Progression onto a Level 2 course would enhance your opportunities. The National Careers Service offer further information, advice and guidance: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers

Salary ranges in Childcare sectors
Teaching Assistant £15,504 to £18,204
Learning Support Assistant £18,835
Higher Level teaching Assistant £19,500 to £21,000
(Can be pro rata due to the role being term time only)
Prosp User 8

Open How will I be able to give my views on the course?

You can give your views through your ILP, course evaluation forms, surveys and our Compliments, Comments and Complaints forms which can be found in Centre offices.

You may also choose to become a course representative for your class. Course Representatives can then stand for election onto our Learner Council
Prosp User 9

Open Safe learning

We want you to enjoy your learning experience and feel safe, equal and respected while you are learning with us. If you have any concerns about any of these things, please report it to a member of staff.

To ensure that our learners can communicate with each other safely we offer a variety of functions in Google suite. We strongly discourage the use of other social media groups such as Whatsapp, which rely on personal data being shared.
Prosp User 10

Open How to apply/enquire

To apply, you will first need to attend a skills assessment session, please click on the link below to book or contact a centre for details of upcoming dates. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedNZlK6JciGA2PTGCKqjAC01dR0tGPjTAl89qVXc9RjYqwuw/viewform

Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
Prosp User 11
CHH1028
26/02/2026
16/07/2026
09:30 - 12:30
18 weeks
Harlington ALC
Please note – the course will only go ahead subject to sufficient enrolments.
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