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EYFS Teaching Assistant - CPD Accredited
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Summary

Price
£99 inc VAT
Or £33.00/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
6.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Certificate: - £4.99
Assessment details
  • EYFS Teaching Assistant (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

EYFS Teaching Assistant

  • [2026 Updated Course]
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The EYFS Teaching Assistant course is a specialised training programme designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to support early years education effectively. Focused on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, this course prepares teaching assistants to work confidently in nurseries, preschools, and reception classes.

Learners will explore key areas such as child development, safeguarding, communication, literacy, numeracy, and play-based learning, all within the EYFS framework. The course emphasises creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes children’s personal, social, and emotional development.

Through practical guidance on planning and supporting activities, understanding the learning environment, and observing and assessing children’s progress, teaching assistants will develop essential skills to assist lead practitioners and teachers. The training also covers working with children with special educational needs (SEN), promoting positive behaviour, and effective communication with parents and colleagues.

This fully online course offers flexibility, allowing learners to study at their own pace with tutor support and practical assessments. Whether you’re new to early years education or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course provides nationally recognised certification, boosting your employability in the competitive early years sector.

By completing this EYFS Teaching Assistant course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the EYFS curriculum, safeguarding procedures, child development theories, and strategies to support children’s learning and well-being.

Bundle Courses with this EYFS Teaching Assistant course

  • EYFS Teaching: EYFS Teaching Assistant
  • EYFS Teaching: Safeguarding Children
  • EYFS Teaching: SEN Teaching Assistant

Certificates

Assessment details

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Included in course price

Curriculum

5
sections
31
lectures
6h 45m
total

    • 1: Your Journey Begins with Skills Boost 01:14

    • 2: Module 1 Understanding EYFS and its Importance 03:00
    • 3: Module 2 EYFS Statutory Framework 07:00
    • 4: Module 3 Working as an EYFS Teacher in the UK 06:00
    • 5: Module 4 Assessment in EYFS 05:00
    • 6: Module 5 Promoting Learning and Development 13:00
    • 7: Module 6 EYFS Teaching Methods 23:00
    • 8: Module 7 Principles and Theories of EYFS 08:00
    • 9: Module 8 The EYFS Cycle 07:00
    • 10: Module 9 How to Support Children having Special Education Needs in Early Years 06:00
    • 11: Module 10 The Statutory Requirements and Legislative Framework Behind Working wi 18:00
    • 12: Module 11 Safeguarding Child Welfare & Safety in the EYFS 12:00
    • 13: Module 12 Adult’s Role in Early Years Foundation Stage 06:00
    • 14: Module 13 EYFS and Educational Philosophies and Exemptions to the EYFS 07:00
    • 15: Module 14 Your Ofsted Inspection A Practical Guide for Early Years Providers 15:00

    • 16: Module 1 An Overview of Safeguarding Children 02:00
    • 17: Module 2 Understanding Child Abuse 12:00
    • 18: Module 3 Understanding Child Protection 09:00
    • 19: Module 4 Relevant Legislation 25:00
    • 20: Module 5 How to Respond to Disclosure 10:00
    • 21: Module 6 Responsibilities of Different Professionals 11:00

    • 22: Module 1 Models of Human Learning 26:00
    • 23: Module 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability 34:00
    • 24: Module 3 Understanding and Addressing Difficulties in Communication and Interact 22:00
    • 25: Module 4 Understanding and Addressing Difficulties in Cognition and Learning 19:00
    • 26: Module 5 Understanding and Addressing Difficulties in Social, Emotional and Ment 26:00
    • 27: Module 6 Understanding and Addressing Sensory andor Physical Difficulties and Ne 21:00
    • 28: Module 7 Assessment and Planning for Children With Special Educational Needs 33:00
    • 29: Module 8 The Wider Children’s Workforce Associated With Special Educational Need 09:00

    • 30: Final Assessment 06:00
    • 31: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate [Optional] 02:00

Description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

The EYFS Teaching Assistant course is designed for individuals wanting to support children’s learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This comprehensive training covers essential topics like child development stages, safeguarding policies, and delivering play-based learning activities that foster growth in literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.

Learners will gain practical knowledge on supporting children with additional needs, managing behaviour positively, and creating inclusive environments that encourage curiosity and exploration. The course emphasises effective observation and assessment techniques, enabling assistants to monitor progress and contribute to planning.

This course also provides strategies for working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support children’s holistic development. Delivered fully online with flexible study options and tutor support, it suits new entrants to the early years workforce and those seeking formal qualifications.

On completion, learners will be awarded a nationally recognised qualification that enhances job prospects as a nursery assistant, preschool teaching assistant, or early years practitioner.

Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the EYFS Teaching Assistant course, you will receive a free downloadable PDF Certificate of Achievement.

This certificate acknowledges your skills and dedication, ready to share with employers or add to your professional portfolio.

Who is this course for?

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Ideal for aspiring or current early years teaching assistants, nursery workers, preschool support staff, and those seeking to gain recognised EYFS qualifications to advance their careers in childcare and early years education.

Requirements

EYFS Teaching Assistant

No formal qualifications needed. Basic literacy, communication skills, and internet access required. Suitable for beginners or those working in early years settings wanting to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Career path

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Progress to roles such as nursery assistant, preschool teaching assistant, early years practitioner, special needs support worker, or further study in early years education and childcare management.

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FAQs

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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