This Teaching Assistant training course is designed to equip learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge to fast track their career as a teaching assistant. It explores the role and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in detail, with an introduction to teaching support best practices and teaching methodologies.
Throughout the course, learners will familiarise with crucial teaching techniques to aid children’s development and promote a healthy learning environment. From safeguarding to confidence-building and activity planning, this instructor-led program covers everything you need to know. Lastly, you will be introduced to effective teaching methods for assisting SEN pupils with learning difficulties such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
Learning Objectives
- Be able to support children when it comes to building their literacy & numeracy skills
- Develop essential communication, organisation and listening skills
- Be able to provide learning support to children with special educational needs (SEN)
- Learn how to build strong working relationships with pupils and family
- Understand the basics of classroom management and managing difficult behaviour
- Have an awareness of the various factors that affect children’s behaviour
- Broaden your understanding of mental and physical development in children
Who is this Course for?
This course is suitable for aspiring teaching assistants and those who are new to the role who wish to test their knowledge and skills to progress in their career. It is ideal for those who have some basic knowledge of teaching practices and those who have successfully completed the Teaching Assistant Level 2 course.
Entry Requirement:
- This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
- Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
Endorsement
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement
At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate by paying the fee of £78. There is an additional £10 postal charge for international students.
Certificate of Completion from Course Gate
At the successful completion of the course, the learners may order the Certificate of Completion from Course Gate (soft copy) by paying only £2. For the Printed hard copy of the certificate, the learners have to pay £9. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.
Career path
On successful completion of the course, learners will have the fundamental knowledge and skills to kickstart an exciting career in teaching, with the opportunity to work with children from the ages of 1-11 years. Career opportunities in this field include:
- Teaching Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- SENCO
- EYFS Teaching Assistant
- Nursery Nurse
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Fundamentals of Teaching | |||
| Understanding the Development of Children and Young Person | 01:00:00 | ||
| Communication and Professional Relationships with Pupils and Family | 01:00:00 | ||
| Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young Person | 01:00:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 01 | |||
| Module 01 Final Quiz Exam – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 02: Teaching Methodologies - Part 1 | |||
| Education – A Group Enterprise | 00:20:00 | ||
| Traits to Develop | 00:30:00 | ||
| Grow the Attention | 00:30:00 | ||
| Learning Good Habits | 00:25:00 | ||
| Importance of Memory | 00:30:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 02 | |||
| Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 03: Teaching Methodologies - Part 2 | |||
| Imagination is Important | 00:16:00 | ||
| Breakdown of Thinking Process | 00:30:00 | ||
| Appreciation – An Aesthetic Emotion | 00:20:00 | ||
| Learning Reflexive Activities | 00:35:00 | ||
| Differing Individuals | 01:00:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 03 | |||
| Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 04: Teaching Methodologies - Part 3 | |||
| Morality Matters | 00:30:00 | ||
| Different Learning Methods | 00:15:00 | ||
| Different Psychological Exercises | 00:30:00 | ||
| Problems, Situations & Solutions | 00:20:00 | ||
| Measuring the Achievements | 01:00:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 04 | |||
| Module 04 Final Quiz Exam – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 05: SEN Teaching | |||
| Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher | 00:05:00 | ||
| Statutory and Regulatory Context for SEN | 00:30:00 | ||
| Principles and Practice of Leadership in Different Contexts | 00:15:00 | ||
| How SEN and Disabilities Affect Pupils’ Participation and Learning | 00:15:00 | ||
| Strategies for Improving the Performance of the Pupils with SEN | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 05 | |||
| Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 06: SENCO Training | |||
| Whole-school Planning and Organisation | 00:40:00 | ||
| Assessment | 00:10:00 | ||
| Teamwork for SEN: Roles and Functions | 00:40:00 | ||
| Planning for Individual Students with SEN | 00:15:00 | ||
| Teaching and Learning in the Inclusive School | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 06 | |||
| Module 06 Final Quiz Exam – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 07: Autism | |||
| Introduction to Autism | 00:20:00 | ||
| Causes and Diagnosis of Autism | 00:45:00 | ||
| Other Conditions Associated with ASD | 01:00:00 | ||
| In-depth Understanding and Dealing with Autistic Behaviour | 01:00:00 | ||
| Socialising and Communication | 00:45:00 | ||
| Choosing Schools | 00:45:00 | ||
| What Should Teachers Do? | 00:30:00 | ||
| Sex Education and Puberty | 00:30:00 | ||
| Interventions: Treatments and Therapies for Autism | 00:45:00 | ||
| Government policies on autism in England | 00:30:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 07 | |||
| Module 07 Final Quiz Exam – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Recommended Readings | |||
| Recommended Readings – Teaching Assistant Level 3 | 7 days | ||
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