Early Years & Teaching Assistant Bootcamp – Blended Learning – Guaranteed Interviews & DBS – Islington, London

This Skills Bootcamp includes a DBS, a Work Experience Placement and a Guaranteed Job Interview! 

We are proud to offer the Early Years Education and Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp in partnership with The Mayor of London, a fully funded opportunity designed to support people across London into rewarding, long-term careers working with children.

This 8-week programme combines online and in-person learning, giving you the skills, confidence, and experience to make a difference in your local community. The course is open to residents of Greater London, who are able to travel to Islington for the classroom element.

Learners must have access to a minimum of a Tablet or Laptop to access the course info. A smart phone will not be compatible.

What you will learn:

• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
• Introduction to Jean Piaget theory of development
• The importance of play and creativity
• Employability – Job readiness
• Introduction to safeguarding within an early year setting
• Health and safety within an early year setting and policies that should be present and followed
• What is pedagogy – an introduction of pedagogy in early years
• Trauma-informed practice
• Manual handling

The goal is to connect you directly with employers who value your passion and potential. Every learner is guaranteed a practical work placement and interview. You will be supported throughout with personalised career guidance and employability coaching.

This Skills Bootcamp offers you a unique, direct path to a accelerated level 3 apprenticeship, saving you up to 3 months of learning time and helping you start your dream role much faster.

Course Delivery:
Course Start Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Course Completion: Friday 16th January 2026
Course Duration: 8 Weeks
Blended Learning: The majority of learning will be online, however, some days are required in person. All sessions will take place on Weds, Thurs and Fri per week. Please see schedule below:

Week 1 – Islington Classroom 12th 13th 14th Nov
Week 2 – Online 19th, 20th, 21st Nov
Week 3 – Online 26th, 27th, 28th Nov
Week 4 – Online 3rd, 4th, 5th Dec
Week 5 – Online 10th, 11th, 12th Dec
Week 6 – Islington Classroom 17th 18th 19th Dec
BREAK FOR CHRISTMAS PERIOD
Week 7 – Islington Classroom 7th 8th 9th Jan
Week 8 – Islington Classroom 14th, 15th , 16th Jan – Paediatric First Aid week.