Support Staff Academy (Supporting Teaching and Learning in School)

The course merges theoretical and practical assessments and includes:

• Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
• L1 Award Personal Development for Employability
• Basic Computing skills for teaching
• DBS
• Paediatric First Aid

Various start dates available. Learners will study Monday – Thursday (term time only),9.30am – 2.30pm, for 4 weeks.

A work placement supporting in class on a Friday within our ACL department.

• Applicants must be aged 19+
• Must be a Tees Valley resident
• Must bring proof of benefit to enrolment session
• Applicants who have not lived in the UK or EU since birth must bring proof of residency, e.g. passport (3 years old) or residence permit.
• Must have achieved Entry Level 3 in English and Entry Level 3 in maths

Guaranteed job interview with employer every 4th week of each cohort.

Individuals must be aged 19 or over, unemployed or employed and earning under £33,210 per annum to receive full funding.

Please enquire by the clicking the ‘enquire’ button at the top of this website page and completing the form.

You can also contact our team to find out more about our bespoke employer-led programmes. Call 01642 333 378 or email adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk.

Learners will meet the employer whilst training with Middlesbrough College.

ACL’s Employer Engagement Team will support learners into work, with onsite support during the course. Including interview techniques and application support and signposting vacancies.