Teaching Assistant

* Teaching Assistant *

Broaden your horizons by acquiring excellent instructional and analytical skills with the guidance of this profoundly sought-after Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) qualification. Strengthen your professionalism and enhance your competitiveness in the booming educational niche!

This Ofqual-regulated qualification is extremely inspirational, conveniently graspable. It's organised in such a way that provides crucial knowledge regarding teaching activities. The study resource contains all the essentials to become an expert in the teaching sector, ensuring that you quickly grasp the basics of effective teaching approaches. You'll develop confidence in your abilities to reinforce lesson ideas, track progress, and provide assistance.

You can get your hands on this remarkable Teaching Assistant course (CPD Course) along with our highly in-demand 12 credits Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) Highfield qualification!

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Learning outcome 0f the Teaching Assistant

• Acknowledge Teaching Assistant roles and responsibilities.
• Recognise the relationships and boundaries in teaching.
• Create a plan for inclusive teaching and learning.
• Attain continuous Teaching Assistant professional growth and self-evaluation techniques.
• Provide feedback and keep records.
• Take appropriate assessment decisions.

Qualification Key facts

• Qualification Title: Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
• Qualification number: 601/1636/5
• Learning aim reference: 60116365
• Credit value: 12
• Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence
• Guided learning hours (GLH): 48 GLH
• Total qualification time (TQT): 12

Qualification Curriculum

• Unit 1: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
• Unit 2: Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
• Unit 5: Understanding assessment in education and training

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Curriculum Details:

*** Unit 1: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

• Unit number: H/505/0053
• Credit: 3
• GLH: 12
• Level: 3

Unit Introduction: The purpose of the unit is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training and the relationship between different professionals in education and training.

*** Unit 2: Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training

• Unit number: D/505/0052
• Credit: 6
• GLH: 24
• Level: 3

Unit Introduction: The purpose of the unit is to enable the learner to understand and use inclusive teaching and learning approaches to meet the needs of learners. It includes how to create a learning environment that engages and motivates learners, and the planning, delivery and evaluation of inclusive teaching and learning. It requires the learner to deliver a microteaching session and to evaluate their own delivery practice.

*** Unit 5: Understanding assessment in education and training

• Unit number: R/505/0050
• Credit: 3
• GLH: 12
• Level: 3

Unit Introduction: The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to understand how different types and methods of assessment are used in education and training. It includes ways to involve learners in assessment and requirements for record-keeping.

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes.

Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for a qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning.

Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 120 hours.

Total Credit Value for this qualification is 12

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of all real-time contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training.

GLH for this qualification is 48.

Method of Assessment:

Learners must complete:

• Three written assignments
• One micro-teaching session (which can be submitted as a recorded video)

All assignments should be submitted via the online portal.

Curriculum of Teaching Assistant CPD Course

Module 01: Career Development

• Introduction
• Making Progress for Enjoyment
• Further Qualifications
• Appraised as a Teaching Assistant
• Continuous Professional Development
• Scope for a Research Project
• Training Area
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Fund for HLTA
• Prepare for Assessment

Module 02: Introduction to Teaching Assistant

• Teaching Assistant
• Finding out about the Job
• Becoming a Professional
• Self-Development
• Keeping a Portfolio

Module 03: Skills of A Teaching Assistant

• Introduction
• Required Skills and Qualities to Become an Effective Teaching Assistant
• Developing Study Skills
• Reading Technique
• Taking Notes
• Advantage of Linear Note
• Advantage of Diagrammatic Note
• Knowing Yourself as a Learner
• Linking Your Course to Your Work

Module 04: Strategies for A Teaching Assistant

• Support Literacy Activities
• Develop Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening Skills
• The Literacy Skills Expected of the Pupils with Whom You Work
• Special Education Needs and Their Implications for Literacy
• Strategies Used by the Schools for Supporting Literacy Development
• Interactive Use of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing to Promote Literacy Development in Pupils
• Praise and Assistance to Maintain Pupil’s Interest
• The Importance of Giving Praise
• Different Strategies to Use for Helping Pupils Adjust to a New Setting

Module 05: Supporting Pupils with Special Needs Part 01

• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Depression
• Diabetes

Module 06: Supporting Pupils with Special Needs Part 02

• Developmental Coordination Disorders/Dyspraxia
• Down’s Syndrome
• Dyscalculia
• Dyslexia
• Epilepsy
• Fears and Phobias
• Hearing Impairments
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Self-mutilation and Self-harm
• Sexually Inappropriate Behaviour
• Speech Difficulties
• Visual Impairments

Module 07: The Professional Standards for A Teaching Assistant

• The Four Themes
• Reason behind Choosing These Themes
• Personal and Professional Conduct
• Knowledge and Understanding
• Teaching and Learning
• Working with Others
• Using Standards

Module 08: The Role and Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant

• Four Main Domains of Teaching Assistant’s Responsibilities
• Supporting the Pupils
• Supporting the Teacher
• Supporting the School
• Supporting the Curriculum

Module 09: Working in the Classroom

• Supporting Pupil’s Learning
• The National Literacy Strategy
• The National Numeracy Strategy
• Behaviour Management
• Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE)

Module 10: Working in the School

• Introduction to the Module
• The UK School System
• School Types
• Structure of the School Year
• Structure of the School Day
• The National Curriculum
• Early Years Foundation Stage
• School Staff
• Planning Preparation and Assessment (PPA) Time
• Routine and Clerical Tasks

Teaching Assistant

The Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) course is specially developed for those who desire to pursue a career in adult education, more likely teachers and trainers. This teaching assistant programme is open to all service personnel.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded a Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) from Highfield.

Progression

Successfully qualified learners will have the opportunity to progress further towards the achievement of specialist education and training qualifications. They will also be able to join in apprenticeships or education and training-related undergraduate programmes.

Teaching Assistant

There are no specific entry requirements, but we recommend that learners have a minimum level in Education and Training Processes & Practice or equivalent.

The qualification is suitable for learners 19 years young or above.

Teaching Assistant

• Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Primary School Teacher
• Secondary School Teacher
• Private Tutor
• Teaching Assistant
• Freelance Teacher/ Trainer