Adult Community Learning at Gloucestershire College

TEACHING ASSISTANT COURSE
Interested in working in a school or supporting young people in education?

Our course designed for job seekers looking to start a career as a Teaching Assistant or in other school support or college roles.

Learners will gain an introduction to key areas including child development, safeguarding, communication, equality and inclusion, and supporting learning in the classroom.

What you’ll gain:
NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges
Opportunity to meet local a employer
Guaranteed interview

Course details
📅 27 April – 21 May 2026
📍 Cheltenham Campus, Gloucestershire College
⏰ Monday – Friday | 09:30 – 14:30

Eligibility:
For adults aged 19+ who are unemployed, on certain benefits, or earning under £25,750, with GCSE Grade 3/D, Functional Skills Level 1, ESOL Level 1 or above.

How to refer:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01452 563278

https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/course-details/?id=ES1TASWAP&occId=JSTAGC/25-S01

We have limited spaces available for our two-day self-employment workshop!

Interested in working for yourself or creating a company?

Learn the fundamentals of self-employment and starting up your own business on our 2-day course. Even better, it could be fully funded for you to attend for free!

Find out what’s involved in getting started and what’s needed to make it work.

Cheltenham, 19th & 20th March from 09:15 to 16:45

Sign up now and start your learning journey!

Email [email protected] or call 01452 563278

JobSmart will be at the Gloucester Jobs Fair on the 16 April 10-11:45.

Computer Confidence Courses 💻

These course will be run in a friendly and supportive way by a sympathetic tutor and is suitable for complete beginners who feel nervous at the prospect of using a computer.

Your fellow classmates will be at the same level or of similar learning as you and the pace of the class is dictated by the students.

We have three levels from essentials to elevating skills, so you can start the course that suits your needs best and each one runs over two sessions.

👉 DAYS, TIMES & LOCATIONS:

📍 Cheltenham, 09:15 to 16:45
13th & 14th April - Computer Confidence - Essential Skills
15th & 16th April - Computer Confidence - Building on the Basics
20th & 21st April- Computer Confidence - Elevating your Skills

👉 Sign up now and start your learning journey!
✍️ Email [email protected] or call 01452 563278

📣We are now taking bookings for our two-day self-employment workshop!
Interested in working for yourself or creating a company?

Learn the fundamentals of self-employment and starting up your own business on our 2-day course. Even better, it could be fully funded for you to attend for free!

Find out what’s involved in getting started and what’s needed to make it work. ✨

📍 Cheltenham, 19th & 20th March from 09:15 to 16:45
👉 Sign up now and start your learning journey!
✍️ Email [email protected] or call 01452 563278

🎓Fully Funded Short Employability Courses for Adults to Learn New Skills in 2026

Enjoy the campus facilities and benefits, with other adult learners on our short courses to learn new skills at your pace, with no exams to take!

👉 Sign up now and start your learning journey!
✍️ [email protected]
📲 01452 563278

*These courses could be free, call to check eligibility
Phone lines open from 8:30am to 4:30pm

https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/courses-and.../jobseekers/

📢 Spaces Still Available – December Workshops in Gloucester!

I am pleased to share that a few places remain on our one day Microsoft Teams and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence workshops this December in Gloucester.

These sessions are designed to strengthen digital confidence and practical skills in the workplace—ideal for those looking to make the most of modern technology while keeping collaboration and efficiency at the heart of what they do.

Mastering Microsoft Teams - 8th December
Introduction to AI in the Workplace - 9th December

Call 01452 563278 to enrol.

🎓Fully Funded Short Employability Courses for Adults to Learn New Skills

Enjoy the campus facilities and benefits, with other adult learners on our short courses to learn new skills at your pace, with no exams to take!

👉 Sign up now and start your learning journey!
✍️ [email protected]
📲 01452 563278

*These courses could be free, call to check eligibility
Phone lines open from 8:30am to 4:30pm

https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/courses-and.../jobseekers/

Is your CV holding you back from landing interviews?
Interview nerves stopping you from showing your best self?
Ready to turn your CV and interview skills into success?

FREE* Short Courses for Adults

Create a Winning CV at Cheltenham Campus on 17th & 18th November.
Effective Interview Techniques at Cheltenham & Gloucester Campuses 24th & 25th November.

*Must either be 19+, unemployed, or in receipt of certain benefits or working and earning under £25,750.

CALL 01452 563278 TO ENROL, LIMITED SPACES!