Teaching Assistant - Working in Schools Environment
Level 3 Certificate | Accredited by The Quality License Scheme | Endorsed Certificate
Global Edulink
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
Overview
Teaching Assistant - Working in Schools Environment
Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Assistant - Working in Schools Environment
This course is endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme.
Stand the chance to get a free Level 3 or above course when you enroll with us!!!
While there are many challenging and rewarding jobs out there, only a few can measure up to working with children. If you want a career working with children, Working in School Environments – Certificate in Teaching Assistant Level 3 course is perfect for you. The teaching profession is one of the oldest professions in the world and if you fancy a career in supporting children and young individuals, a teaching assistant role can be an incredibly rewarding experience. There are many individuals who enter the teaching profession in their younger years, and others who enter it later in their lives as there is a high interest in the role of teaching assistant.
Working in School Environments – Certificate in Teaching Assistant Level 3 course is designed for individuals who have a passion for working with children and want to share their skills and knowledge in a school environment. The role of teaching assistant is vital to any educational setting. It is not limited to performing day to day tasks and duties. The scope is so much more and will enable individuals to exercise their own confidence in assisting the teacher with the school curriculum, covering a class, teaching individuals and groups and helping with children with special needs.
A teaching assistant could be expected to be involved a great deal more than initially expected. They could take a key role within a classroom setting. Working in School Environments – Certificate in Teaching Assistant Level 3 course will give individuals a clear understanding of what is expected of them. It is not just supporting the teacher to run the classroom smoothly, but it is also supporting children who are in your care.
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Global Edulink has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Global Edulink to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality License Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA /Qualification Wales
We are always thinking of ways in which you can gain the best from our online learning platform. When you enroll with us on this program you will have the opportunity to enroll on a Level 3 course or above for free!!! The courses that you can choose from have been indicated on our suggested course below.
- Teaching Assistant - Children and Young Individual’s Health and Safety
- Teaching Assistant - Child and Young Individual Development
- Teaching Assistant - Wellbeing of Children and Young People
- Teaching Assistant - Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young Individuals
- Teaching Assistant - Support Learning Activities
- Teaching Assistant - Children and Young individual’s Positive Behaviour
- Teaching Assistant - Professional Relationships with Children, Young Individuals and Adults
- Teaching Assistant - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young Individuals
Achievement
Course media
Description
Course Curriculum (Type Of Course Material: Text)
[Module 01] Working in Schools Environment
- Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education
- EYFS changes 2014
[Module 02] Explain the characteristics of the different types of schools in relation to educational stage(s) and school governance
- The main differences between mainstream schools
- Maintained schools
- Foundation schools
- Trust schools
- Community schools
- Specialist schools
- Voluntary-aided schools
- Voluntary-controlled schools
[Module 03] Explain the post 16 options for young people and adults
[Module 04]
- Explain the strategic purpose of:
- School governors
- Senior management team
- Other statutory roles eg. SENCO d teachers
- Support staff roles
[Module 05] Explain the roles of external professionals who may work with a school eg. Educational Psychologist
- Health service - related professionals
- Local authority - based professionals
- Other resources
[Module 06] Explain how the ethos, mission, aims and values of a school may be reflected in working practices
- Ethos
- Mission
- Aims (vision)
- Values
- How the ethos, mission, aims, and values of a school link with working practices
- Children - centered learning
- Collaborative working
- Attitudes of staff and pupils
- Inclusive environment
- Community cohesion
[Module 07] Evaluate methods of communicating a school’s ethos, mission, aims and values
- School literature
- Meetings and open days
- School assemblies and group worship
[Module 08] Summarise the laws and codes of practice affecting work in schools
- The Data Protection Act 1998
- The UN Convention on Rights of the Child 1989 (UNCRC)
- The Education Act 2002
- Childcare Act 2006
- Freedom of Information Act 2000
- Human Rights Act 1998
- The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice 2001
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995/2005/Equality Act 2010
[Module 09] Explain how legislation affects how schools work
- Data Protection Act 1998
- The UN Convention on Rights of the Child 1989 (UNCRC)
- The Education Act 2002
- Keeping children safe in education July 2015.
- The Freedom of Information Act 2000
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice 2001
- The Disability Discrimination Act 1995/2005 and Equality Act 2010
[Module 10] Explain the roles of regulatory bodies relevant to the education sector which exist to monitor and enforce the legislative framework, including:
- Health and Safety Executive
- School specific regulatory bodies
[Module 11] Explain why schools have policies and procedures
[Module 12] Summarise the policies and procedures schools may have relating to
- Staff
- Pupil welfare
- Teaching and learning
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Parental engagement
[Module 13] Evaluate how school policies and procedures may be developed and communicated
- Methods of final communication of policy
[Module 14] Summarise the roles and responsibilities of national and local government for education policy and practice
- National government roles and responsibilities
- Local government roles and responsibilities
[Module 15] Explain the role of schools in national policies relating to
- Be healthy
- Stay safe
- Enjoy and achieve
- Make a positive contribution
- Achieve economic well - being.
[Module 16] Explain the roles of other organisations working with children and young people and how these may impact on the work of schools
- Impact of other organisations on the work done by schools
Access Duration
The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.
Method of Assessment
In order to complete Working in School Environments – Certificate in Teaching Assistant Level 3 course successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments.
Please Note: Additionally, £89 (Inc. VAT) is charged for assessment and certificate and you need to pay that when you are submitting your assessments only (It is not required to pay initially when you are registering). This payment can be paid into 04 installments when you are submitting your assessments.
Certification
At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
Course Code: QLS-04860
Accredited Body
The Quality License Scheme has long-established reputation for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. The Quality License Scheme has over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, The Quality License Scheme also offers regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for learning support staff like teaching assistants and learning support assistants who want to contribute to learning activities while working alongside a classroom teacher.
Requirements
- Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
- A recognised qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline.
Career path
- Teaching Assistant – £12,201
- Classroom Assistant
- Welfare Support Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Mentor
- Learning Coach
Questions and answers
Dear Mr/ Mrs, I would like to enquire about the price of this course. Are there anymore fees after paying the initial £69? Karolina
Answer:Kindly note that additionally, £89 (Inc. VAT) is charged for assessment and certificate and you need to pay that when you are submitting your assessments only (It is not required to pay initially when you are registering). This payment can be paid into 04 instalments when you are submitting your assessments.
This was helpful.What is the basic requirement for this course and age limit? Does it apply to early years Foundation stage
Answer:Kindly note that Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT. A recognised qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline.
This was helpful.Hi I’m not sure what a level 2 is.. Would a classic diploma from Italy count as? Diploma in liceo classico. Federica
Answer:Kindly note that level 2 is considered as an award qualification. If you want a career working with children, Working in School Environments – Certificate in Teaching Assistant Level 3 course is perfect for you. hose who successfully completed the course will be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Teaching Assistant – Working in School Environments by ABC Awards. It will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.
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