Y9095 - Work experience: becoming an ESOL teaching assistant (level 1)

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Start Date: 23/02/2027      End Date: 04/05/2027        Start Time: 12:30      End Time: 15:00        Hours per Week: 2.25      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £20.00 (tuition)     £258.00 (overseas)     £10.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Edward Eustace        No of Places: 18
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Would you like to support ESOL learners in the classroom while improving your own English at the same time? This course offers you a voluntary placement in one of Idea Store Learning's own ESOL classes, where you'll work alongside experienced tutors, support learners with tasks and activities, and build practical classroom experience.
The course blends real workplace experience with English language development — so you're improving your own skills while helping others to learn.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Support an ESOL tutor and learners during classroom activities, following instructions and taking on appropriate tasks during your voluntary placement
* Use clear, patient, and appropriate English to help learners understand tasks, answer questions, and feel confident in class
* Reflect on your placement experience in spoken and written English, identifying your strengths and areas for development as a teaching assistant
* Describe the skills and experience gained during your placement in a way that would be useful in a job application or interview for an education support role
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
ESOL level 1 or above. An interest in education and supporting others is essential. No previous teaching or classroom experience is needed.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Folder, pens and pencils, lined A4 paper, and a smartphone (if you have one).
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
Your tutor will give you feedback on your CV and personal statement as you build them, and you'll practise applying and interviewing in class before the real Job Centre visit. You need to attend at least 80% of your sessions, including the Job Centre visit itself.
Prosp User 12
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Get ready for work in the NHS and council: admin and digital skills; ESOL: communication for work and everyday situations (level 1 Ascentis Skills for Employment); Cache or equivalent teaching assistant qualification (external provider).
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:
Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
Prosp User 14