You could take a college course before applying for a job with a school. Relevant courses include:
- Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials
- Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People
- Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
- Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course