Teaching Assistant Course

Overview

Teaching assistants carry out a range of practical and administrative tasks, working under the direction of the class teacher. Teaching assistants aid in the supervision and support of children’s educational and social development. In doing this they are helping to make more time available for the teacher to teach.

Teaching assistants help promote effective learning and teaching both in and out of the classroom, ultimately contributing to and strengthening the development and wellbeing of children. Teaching assistants carry out tasks delegated to them by teachers and refer back to teachers on issues requiring professional expertise.

The teaching assistant is able to contribute in four main areas:

• Supporting the Teacher
• Supporting the Pupil
• Supporting the School
• Supporting the Curriculum

What Can I Do After Taking This Course?

Become a teaching assistant. After successfully completing our training course for teaching assistants, you could apply for a teaching assistant position within a nursery, infant or junior school, special school, secondary school or independent school, earning up to £18,000*/year. If you are already working as a teaching assistant, you could be eligible for a pay increase.

Study for a foundation degree. If you wish to attend university and obtain a degree, you may be able to study for a foundation degree.

Build your career. If you wish to increase your responsibilities and build your teaching assistant career, you could continue with further teaching assistant qualifications to become anything from a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to a Teacher.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for people who either are, or wish to become, a teaching assistant.

Description

Syllabus

Supporting the Teacher

• The learning environment
• Pupil behaviour
• Observing and recording

Supporting the Pupil

• Care and support
• Health and hygiene
• Child protection

Supporting the Curriculum 

• The National Curriculum
• Planning, evaluating and assisting pupils during all learning activities

Supporting the School

• Legal requirements
• School organisation
• Policies and procedures

Supporting ICT in the Classroom

• Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment
• Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment
• Keeping Pupil Records

Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs

• Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
• Support for Learners

Supporting Literacy Development  

• Supporting the Development of Reading Skills
• Supporting the Development of Writing Skills
• Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills

Supporting Numeracy Development  

• Supporting the Development of Number Skills
• Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills
• Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space

Working with Others

• Working in Teams
• Working with Colleagues
• Working with other Professionals and Parents

Career path

Our teaching assistant and training courses and qualifications help you take steps to further your career in teaching support.