Want to play a key role in the classroom, supporting teachers and helping students succeed? The T Level in Education and Early Years (Assisting Teaching) gives you the skills, knowledge, and experience to do just that. You’ll combine classroom learning with real-life school experience, preparing you for a rewarding future in education.
The Assisting Teaching specialism is at the heart of this T Level. You’ll develop practical skills for working alongside teachers—helping plan and deliver lessons, supporting activities, and creating a positive learning environment. You’ll also learn how to observe and assess pupils, adapt to their individual needs, and encourage them to make progress. It’s hands-on, practical training that gives you the confidence to step into a real classroom.
Alongside your specialism, you’ll cover the core modules that give you a solid understanding of education. These include child development, safeguarding and wellbeing, managing behaviour, and equality and diversity. You’ll also explore special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), working with families, and supporting children who are learning English as an additional language.
A big part of the course is the industry placement—at least 315 hours in a real educational setting. This gives you valuable experience, a chance to put theory into practice, and the confidence to work with children and young people of different ages.
With assessments through exams, projects, and practical tasks, you’ll finish this T Level ready to move into higher apprenticeships, university, or straight into roles like teaching assistant, learning mentor, or SEND support.
If you’re passionate about helping students thrive, this is the perfect place to start your career in education.
