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    Newcastle College Childcare 6

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    Early Years

    If you are passionate about the development of children and young people and want to make a real difference, an early years course at Newcastle College could be for you.


    You might be currently working with children or young people and want to get qualified or maybe you have taken a career break to care for your own family and are looking to take that first step back into education.

    Our early years courses are designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge to set you up for a rewarding career in the sector.

    You will benefit from practical teaching spaces, nursery reception classes and kitchens and a multi-sensory room, as well as a work placement to gain real-life work experience.

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    What can I study?

    Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 (Part-Time)

    This Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 course is a part-time intensive course designed to help adults begin a career in childcare and early years education.

    Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2

    This Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2 course will help you take your first steps towards a career as a teaching assistant.

    Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks (plus 1 day per week work experience)
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Early Years Educator – Level 3 (Part-Time)

    This Early Years Educator course is perfect for you if are passionate about education and would love to work with young children and infants.

    Length: 8 hours per week for 35 weeks, plus 2 days per week work experience
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Supporting Teaching and Learning (Part-Time) - Level 3

    This part-time Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3 course is a one-year programme that will help prepare you for employment as a teaching assistant.

    Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks (plus 1 day per week work experience)
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    What can I do with an Early Years qualification?

    Playworkers Teaching assistants Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists

    Daily tasks:

    • Liaises with parents, carers and colleagues and keeps appropriate records.
    • Puts away equipment and cleans premises after use.
    • Organises and supervises children.
    • Organises and supervises children on excursions.
    • Encourages children.
    • Provides play areas and prepares materials for a wide range of children.
    • Supervises children.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Helps with outings and other out-of-classroom activities.
    • Makes simple teaching aids and constructs thematic displays of educational material or children.
    • Assists children with washing or dressing for outdoor and similar activities.
    • Listens to children read, reads to them or tells stories.
    • Looks after lesson materials such as paper, pencils and crayons.
    • Assists teacher with preparation or clearing up of classroom.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties.
    • Organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers.
    • Liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly.
    • Visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers.
    • Advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment.
    • Uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client.

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