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Early Years Teaching Assistant
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Summary

Price
£21.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Early Years Teaching Assistant

Step confidently into the world of early years education with this comprehensive standing, this course focuses on supporting early years learning environments. Learners will explore a wide range of childcare and teaching strategies to enhance their role as an Early Years Teaching Assistant. Whether working in nurseries, preschools, or early education centres, this course equips individuals to contribute meaningfully to children's development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gain core knowledge of early years teaching and childcare principles

  • Understand child development and age-appropriate learning practices

  • Learn how to support early literacy and numeracy in young children

  • Explore classroom support methods in early years education

  • Understand safeguarding and welfare in childcare environments

  • Prepare for roles in early years teaching and childcare sectors

By understanding the core principles of early years teaching, participants will gain insight into child development, educational frameworks, classroom routines, and age-appropriate learning activities. This course provides the tools necessary to support children in their earliest, most formative stages.

Through this course, you will gain access to a range of training materials that are available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. By upgrading your skills and knowledge, you'll be better prepared to succeed in today's highly competitive job market, and position yourself for future growth and advancement. So if you're ready to take your career to the next level, enrol in this professional skills training course today.

Key Features of Course

  • Free PDF Certificate Included
  • Instant Access to the course materials
  • Lifetime Access

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Curriculum

4
sections
5
lectures
1h 4m
total

Description

The course provides essential training for those interested in working within early years and childcare settings. Focused on early years development, this course delivers a structured introduction to the principles of early years teaching, classroom support techniques, and age-appropriate learning practices.

Throughout the course, learners will study important areas including child communication, early literacy, numeracy foundations, and safeguarding protocols. Understanding child behavior and managing daily teaching routines are also integral parts of the course.

This programme enables learners to gain an in-depth understanding of how to contribute to safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environments. With a focus on early years education and childcare, the course enhances the ability to support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

From managing small groups to encouraging positive behaviour, every module of the course is designed to reinforce effective teaching support in early years settings. With emphasis on childcare practices and teaching support, learners will develop confidence to assist in structured early years environments.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for individuals who:

  • Are aspiring to begin a career in early years teaching or childcare

  • Wish to support child development in early learning environments

  • Seek a formal qualification as an Early Years Teaching Assistant

  • Are currently working in nurseries or childcare roles and want to upskill

  • Are passionate about working with young children in teaching roles

  • Want to enhance their knowledge of early years education and childcare

Requirements

This course requires no formal qualification to start.

Career path

Upon completion, learners can pursue opportunities as:

  • Nursery Assistant

  • Preschool Support Worker

  • Childcare Assistant

  • Early Years Educator Support

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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