This best-selling and highly rated programme provides essential knowledge to work effectively in various healthcare settings, while equipping teaching assistants, school staff and education support professionals with the confidence, competence and legal awareness required to respond to workplace emergencies in UK education environments.

The Workplace First Aid Training for Teaching Assistants course is specifically designed for schools, colleges, nurseries and learning support settings where fast, informed decision-making can protect lives. From sudden collapses and allergic reactions to fractures, bleeding and cardiac emergencies, this course prepares you to act decisively when every second matters.

Across the UK, over 12 million workplace emergency incidents occur each year, with thousands taking place in education settings. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to injuries, medical episodes and unexpected health emergencies. This CPD-accredited first aid training ensures teaching assistants and school staff can assess situations correctly, follow UK-approved emergency response protocols, and reduce the risk of long-term harm.

This Workplace First Aid online course follows current UK guidance and evidence-led procedures. You will develop a clear understanding of incident management, casualty assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bleeding control, fractures, unconsciousness, and the safe use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The course covers the most common scenarios encountered in schools, helping you become a reliable first responder within your workplace.

By enrolling in this First Aid Training for Teaching Assistants, you strengthen your professional profile, enhance safeguarding readiness, and demonstrate duty-of-care awareness valued by UK employers and education providers.

Course Overview

Career-focused Workplace First Aid Training for Teaching Assistants is designed for UK schools and education settings.

• Fully online first aid training with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited course aligned with UK workplace and education standards
• Covers emergency response for schools, classrooms and learning environments
• Teaches primary and secondary casualty assessment models
• Includes adult, child and infant CPR guidance
• Covers bleeding, fractures, unconsciousness and medical emergencies
• AED awareness and emergency call procedures
• Ideal for teaching assistants, SEN staff, cover supervisors and school support workers

By the end of this Workplace First Aid Training for Teaching Assistants, you will be able to:

• Understand legal duties, responsibilities and reporting procedures
• Assess emergencies using recognised assessment frameworks
• Respond to unconsciousness, breathing difficulties and cardiac incidents
• Apply CPR techniques for adults, children and infants
• Manage bleeding, wounds and shock safely
• Identify fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations
• Recognise warning signs of strokes, seizures and allergic reactions
• Use AEDs appropriately during cardiac emergencies
• Communicate effectively with emergency services

• Workplace emergency response awareness
• Casualty assessment and decision-making skills
• CPR and life-support knowledge
• Bleeding and injury management techniques
• AED usage understanding
• Incident reporting and documentation skills
• Safeguarding and duty-of-care awareness
• Confidence during high-pressure situations

This Workplace First Aid Training for Teaching Assistants is ideal for:

• Teaching assistants and learning support assistants
• SEN support staff and inclusion teams
• Nursery and early years practitioners
• School administrators and pastoral staff
• Cover supervisors and lunchtime supervisors
• Education support workers
• Individuals seeking CPD-accredited first aid training in the UK
  
  

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK-focused education and training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive and engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with the UK workplace and safeguarding expectations
• 100 per cent online access
• Flexible learning deadlines
• Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for this Workplace First Aid Training for Teaching Assistants. To enrol, you should:

• Have a basic understanding of the English language
• Be motivated to improve workplace safety knowledge
• Be committed to professional development
• No previous experience or qualifications are required

After completing this Workplace First Aid Training for Teaching Assistants, you can strengthen your suitability for roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Early Years Practitioner
• School Support Worker
• Pastoral Care Assistant
• Education Welfare Support Staff

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.