Why Choose Teacher Training at Peterborough College?

Flexible Learning: We offer part-time and apprenticeship routes, ideal if you’re working or balancing other commitments.

Supportive Tutors: Learn from experienced professionals who know the education sector.

Clear Progression: With direct routes to higher education at UCP, your next steps are always within reach.

Real Career Opportunities: Our courses are developed in line with local and national education needs.

What we offer

From entry-level and Level 2 courses in early years, classroom support and English language volunteering, to our Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship – we offer practical routes into education-focused careers.

Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings

This NCFE CACHE Level 2 course is for you if you are interested in caring for children and wish to pursue a career within the childcare industry.

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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 3

Teaching Assistants work in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 5

Specialist teaching assistants support provision related to special educational needs and disability (SEND), the social and emotional well-being, of learners, or within another area of specialist curriculum provision such as forest schools, EAL, subject-based interventions or music education.

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Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

This qualification is suitable for learners who are working or volunteering in roles that support pupils’ learning within a classroom environment for a minimum of 8 hours a week, including teaching assistants, learning support assistants and special needs assistants.

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Award in Volunteering to Support English Language Teaching and Learning

This course is a blend of face-to-face and online learning and it will guide you through an introduction to the benefits of volunteering, volunteering organisations and local opportunities.

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Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)

This course is for students/teachers who: Want to start their career as an English teacher.

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The Next Steps After Your Course

Many of our students progress to higher-level study or employment in the education sector. Your journey doesn’t have to stop here:

Progress to Higher Education

You can build on your qualification and experience by moving on to:

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
Undergraduate education or teaching degrees at University Centre Peterborough.
– including routes that lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for school teaching.

Our close links with University Centre Peterborough mean you can continue your journey locally and confidently, with a clear path to becoming a fully qualified teacher.

Start or Enhance a Career

Many learners use these qualifications to:

Begin work as a teaching assistant, learning mentor or education support worker.
Progress in their current role and take on more responsibility.
Explore roles in adult education, training or specialist support settings.

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Whether you want to work in schools, further education or adult training, our courses will give you a solid start. And with progression options right here in Peterborough, your journey to becoming a teacher is more accessible than you might think.

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