Teaching Assistant
This inspiring Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma has been designed to mould and shape the successful teaching assistants of the future. Explore the roles and responsibilities of the teaching assistant in-depth, along with the traits and characteristics of the effective classroom assistant. Learn how to fairly and accurately assess pupils’ performance, support students with special educational needs and create a safe learning environment for every pupil. Study the skills, talents and industry insights you’ll need to pursue a rewarding and enjoyable career as a teaching assistant.
With this Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma, the time has come to stop dreaming and start making things happen! Enrol today, or contact a member of our student support team for more information.
Studying for an endorsed Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma will set you up with the specialist skills and knowledge needed to enjoy a rewarding career in the field. Sign up in seconds online and gain access to a number of exclusive benefits such as:
- All digital textbooks and learning resources required to successfully complete the course are included in the initial fee.
- We impose no deadlines or time-restrictions on our courses whatsoever, allowing candidates to study at a pace that suits their lifestyle.
- Access our exclusive digital learning platform at any time and from any location worldwide for total flexibility.
- Enjoy the committed support and consultancy of your own personally-assigned tutor from start to finish.
- Complete the course to enrich your CV with an endorsed Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma, which could transform your career prospects.
Learning Objectives
To succeed as a teaching assistant, you need a relentless passion for people, a genuine desire to help others and the patience to deal with even the most difficult situations. Some teaching assistants are required to have a detailed knowledge of certain subjects, while others are hired to provide more general all-round educational support. This exclusive course has been designed to instil the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue a rewarding career in the field. With demand for qualified teaching assistants at an all-time high, there’s never been a better time to study for an endorsed diploma.
Course Outline
This advanced Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma is delivered over a series of seven units, which concludes with online assessments for submission to your assigned tutor. Completion of this Teaching Assistant course will prime you for a successful career in the field, enhancing your knowledge and understanding of the following topics:
Unit 1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
This Teaching Assistant unit covers the following Key topics:
- What is a teaching assistant
- Characteristics of Teaching Assistant
- Learning support assistant
- Teaching assistant roles and responsibilities
- Plus more
Unit 2. Working in the School
This Teaching Assistant unit covers the following Key topics:
- Supporting the Curriculum
- School Types
- The UK School System
- School Terms
- Structure of the school day
- The National Curriculum
- Planning Preparation and Assessment (PPA) Time
- Routine and Clerical Tasks
- Plus more
Unit 3. Working in the Classroom
This Teaching Assistant unit covers the following Key topics:
- Responsibilities of a teaching assistant in the classroom
- Supporting Pupils’ learning
- The National Literacy Strategy
- The National Numeracy Strategy
- Behaviour Management
- Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE)
- Plus more
Unit 4. Assessing Students’ performance
This Teaching Assistant unit covers the following Key topics:
- Reviewing your assessment strategy
- Quantitative Assessment Standards
- Evaluating Discussion Group Performance
- Plus more
Unit 5. Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs
This Teaching Assistant unit covers the following Key topics:
- What does SEN mean?
- Types of Special Educational Needs
- Cognition and Learning Needs
- Behaviour, Emotional and Social Development Needs
- Communication and Interaction Needs
- Sensory and/or Physical Needs
- Plus more
Unit 6. Personal Professional Development
This Teaching Assistant unit covers the following Key topics:
- Self-Actualisation
- Approaches To Professional Development:
- Developmental Relationships
- Critical Components Of An Effective Professional Development Plan
- Difference Between Professional Growth And Personal Development
- Plus More
Unit 7. Creating a Safe Learning Environment
This Teaching Assistant unit covers the following Key topics:
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
- Build a strong classroom community
- Build self-esteem and self-efficacy
- Work On Yourself As An Educator
- Plus more
Project Management - Course Material
All Diploma in Project Management course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Diploma in Project Management course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
- Online course materials
- Question papers
- Additional Supporting Material
- Useful Links
Course Assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the Project Management Diploma course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a Teaching Assistant course with BOLC you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.
