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What qualifications do you need?
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No formal entry requirements are needed although experience in an educational setting is preferred.
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Do you need experience with children?
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No. Although experience of working with children would be an advantage it is not a necessary requirement of the course.
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Is there a placement?
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Yes. You will attend placement in a primary school.
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Who organises the placement?
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The college has established links with many primary schools and will arrange student placement for you.
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Is it a Full Time or Part Time course?
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Courses are Part Time and usually start in August or September and finish in June.
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Will my placement be local?
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In choosing a suitable work placement for you, the college will take into consideration where you live and access to local transport.
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What about assessment?
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Continuous, with a mix of practical and theoretical assessments.
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What is the age range of students on the course?
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There is a wide age range of students who are either returning to work or pursuing a career change.
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What can my qualification lead to?
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Employment as a classroom assistant within a Local Authority.
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