
Teaching Assistant Level 3 + Early Years, Teaching and Child Care & SEN Teaching Assistant
Royal Open College
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Overview
Certificates
Reed Courses Certificate of Completion
Digital certificate - Included
Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.
Curriculum
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Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant 10:26
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Module 2: Professional Developments for a TA 10:36
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Module 3: Working with the School and its Policies 09:53
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Module 4: Working in the Classroom 08:56
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Module 5: Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring 10:21
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Module 6: Assessing a Student's performance 08:41
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Module 7: Implementing ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Development 11:20
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Module 8: Personal Professional Development 08:58
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Module 9: Creating a Safe Learning Environment 09:24
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Module 10: Phonics Education 11:37
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Module 11: EYFS Teaching Techniques 11:20
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Module 12: Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs 10:40
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Module 13: Supporting Children with Autism 10:40
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Module 14: Supporting Children with Dyslexia 11:30
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Module 15: Supporting Children with ADHD 09:38
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Module 16: Developing Communication Skills 09:34
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Module 17: Active Listening Skills 09:54
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Module 18: Career Prospects for TAs in the UK 11:29
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Course Completion 02:00
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Description
Teaching Assistant
This comprehensive Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diplomacombines Early Years education, general classroom support, and Special Educational Needs (SEN) assistance. Designed for individuals seeking to work in primary, nursery, or SEN settings, the course provides essential knowledge on classroom roles, child development, phonics, EYFS methods, and support strategies for children with autism, ADHD, or dyslexia. Upon completion, learners will be well-prepared for a rewarding career supporting pupils and teachers alike.
Curriculum of the Teaching Assistant Course
Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
Understand the fundamental duties of a teaching assistant. This module covers day-to-day responsibilities, classroom support, and how TAs contribute to a child's academic and social progress.
Module 2: Professional Developments for a TA
Explore pathways for personal and professional growth as a teaching assistant. Learn how to reflect on your practice and identify opportunities for further training.
Module 3: Working with the School and its Policies
Familiarise yourself with school policies and procedures. Topics include safeguarding, equality, behaviour management, and how schools ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
Module 4: Working in the Classroom
Learn how to effectively support teachers and pupils during lessons. This includes setting up activities, helping individual students, and maintaining classroom order.
Module 5: Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring
Gain insight into how the national curriculum is delivered and assessed. Understand how teaching assistants can support pupil monitoring and progress tracking.
Module 6: Assessing a Student's Performance
Explore assessment tools used in schools and how TAs assist in evaluating and recording pupil performance to support learning objectives.
Module 7: Implementing ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Development
Learn how to integrate technology into learning and support children's development in literacy and numeracy through guided activities and interventions.
Module 8: Personal Professional Development
Reflect on your own role and performance. This module encourages self-assessment, goal-setting, and ongoing development as a professional in education.
Module 9: Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Understand how to establish a nurturing and secure space for children to thrive. Topics include emotional safety, classroom layout, and promoting respect.
Module 10: Phonics Education
Explore the role of phonics in early reading and language development. Learn how to assist children in sound recognition, decoding, and blending skills.
Module 11: EYFS Teaching Techniques
Gain practical knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This includes play-based learning, tracking development, and supporting early literacy and numeracy.
Module 12: Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs
Learn how to identify SEN in pupils and adapt support to meet diverse needs. This module introduces strategies for inclusive education and targeted intervention.
Module 13: Supporting Children with Autism
Understand the characteristics of autism and how it affects learning. Explore ways to create supportive routines, reduce sensory overload, and encourage positive interactions.
Module 14: Supporting Children with Dyslexia
Learn how to recognise signs of dyslexia and implement effective teaching techniques to support children with reading, writing, and memory difficulties.
Module 15: Supporting Children with ADHD
Explore behavioural and attention-related challenges linked with ADHD. Learn how to create structure, minimise distractions, and promote positive behaviour.
Module 16: Developing Communication Skills
Develop strong verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to build trust and engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Module 17: Active Listening Skills
Enhance your ability to listen with empathy and focus. This module teaches how active listening can improve student relationships and classroom dynamics.
Module 18: Career Prospects for TAs in the UK
Discover employment opportunities across primary schools, nurseries, and SEN units. Learn about the job market, further qualifications, and career progression options.
Who is this course for?
Teaching Assistant
Anyone who is interested in Teaching Assistant can enrol in this Teaching Assistant course
- Individuals aspiring to work in family support roles.
- Social care professionals looking to enhance their family support skills.
- Teachers and early years practitioners aiming to support families.
- Volunteers in family services seeking formal training.
- Career changers interested in family and community welfare work.
Requirements
Teaching Assistant
There is no prior requirement to enrol on this Teaching Assistant course. All you need to enrol in the Teaching Assistant program is a smart device and stable internet connection access.
Career path
Teaching Assistant
- Family Support Worker.
- Social Worker.
- Child Protection Officer.
- Early Years Practitioner.
- Domestic Abuse Support Worker.
- Mental Health Support Worker.
Questions and answers
Hi are the lectures online or do we need to go to a classroom please and what are the lectures a specific times. Thank you
Answer:Hi Nikki, All lectures for this course are online, offering the flexibility for students to complete them at their own pace. There is no specific time allocated for the lectures, allowing you to organize your study schedule according to your convenience.
This was helpful.Hi what does it mean by 18 lectures please.
Answer:Hi Nikki, It means that the course has been divided into 18 topics, with each lecture dedicated to one of these topics.
This was helpful.
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