Accredited Teaching Assistant - - Originally £295 now only £29

Teaching Assistant

The classroom isn’t something that most kids would want to go to. Some kids don’t like learning that much while others are merely scared of the teacher or afraid of bullies. Most children would also see the classroom as a playground rather than an environment for learning. The reality of the classroom is too big a burden carried by teachers alone. Teachers need people who they can rely on in their everyday school chores and who are capable enough in helping to make the classroom a great place to learn. What teachers need is a competent teaching assistant (TA).

Teaching assistants help make the classroom the place to be. They perform practical and administrative tasks under the guidance of the class teacher and are able to contribute in effective learning and teaching. Some of their roles include providing support in the management of classroom behaviour and helping pupils utilize learning materials and resources effectively and safely. Aside from their role in creating an efficient learning environment, TAs are also instrumental in promoting teachers’ wellbeing and quality of life.

If you’re considering becoming a TA, this course is a perfect starter for your career endeavor.

At the end of this course, students shall develop a full understanding of:

(1) essential TA skills, training and education;

(2) roles, significance, and functions of TAs;

(3) how to cooperate with the teacher in classroom duties;

(3) curriculum-development and use of ICT;

(4) providing appropriate support for students;

(5) dealing with special educational needs;

(6) providing assistance in literacy and numeracy development; and

(7) building effective working relationships.

To achieve these goals, this course shall make use of interactive materials to present the concepts of the topics to be discussed. Assessments shall be done after the entire course to check for knowledge retention and understanding.

Units covered:

Unit 1 - Cooperating With The Teacher

· Organizing the classroom and managing the behaviour of pupils

· Observing pupil performance and recording observations

Unit 2 - Aiding The Students

· Supporting the social and emotional development of pupils

· Providing care, support, and proper health education

Unit 3 - Understanding The Curriculum

· Assisting in the planning, evaluation, and delivery of learning activities

· Providing support in curriculum development

Unit 4 - Teachers Assistants Role in the School

· General support roles of teaching assistants

· School organization, policies, and procedures, and relevant legislation

Unit 5 - ICT in the Classroom

· Preparation and usage of ICT in the classroom

· Maintenance and storage of ICT equipment and peripherals

Unit 6 - Dealing with Special Educational needs

· LEA and SEN policies and the principles of inclusive education

· Supporting pupils with learning disability and special educational needs

Unit 7 - Assisting Literacy Development

· Supporting the development of reading and writing skills

· Supporting the development of speaking and listening skills

Unit 8 - Supporting Numeracy Development

· Supporting the development of number and data-handling skills

· Strategies for solving problems and understanding measures, shape, and space

Unit 9 - Cooperating With Others

· Building good working relationships

· Personal development, ethics, and communication skills

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded an IOLEN Certificate of Achievement from IOLEN Accreditation. This should help validate their learning experience and skill, and can be used as a resume builder.

Course Format

This course is divided into several modules and is delivered online through our interactive learning management system. Students are given access to the learning portal where they can access the course 24/7. This gives them complete control over the pace of their learning while also enabling them to study from home, in their offices or from a laptop while traveling.

Course Duration:

Normative or minimum period of study to complete this is 50 hours . Take note that this is only an estimate. The duration of completing the course still depends on the learner’s pace and ability to absorb information. Additionally, as the course is delivered online, learners have the options to divide and study the course in multiple sessions or go through it in one go.

Learners will be given full access to this course for 12 months from the date of enrolment. During this period, learners are given the flexibility to complete the course at anytime.

• Allow you to keep up to date on the aspects of your career
• Give you an insight into your chosen career path
• Fill in the gaps of any knowledge you may not have
• Enhance your resume
• Show you are a committed learner

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