Teaching Assistant

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Course duration 15-18 months

Qualification TA Level 3 

1-2-1 Training

Up to 100% funded

Our program provides a versatile learning approach for both schools and learners, where all participants will acquire foundational knowledge and the skills necessary to assist teachers in improving student learning outcomes, either in group settings or one-on-one.
This support aims to ensure students comprehend assigned tasks, are aware of learning objectives, and remain focused on making educational progress.
Participants will develop skills in promoting self-confidence, fostering social inclusivity, and cultivating a strong sense of self-worth.
This training will provide a deeper understanding of whole class teaching methods, which can be beneficial for those looking to advance to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status.
Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to tailor their learning experience by selecting specialised areas of focus. 

Teaching Assistant Career Path

Qualified L3 Teaching Assistant £18,000+
Higher Level L4 Teaching Assistant £23,000+
Teacher £28,000+
Programme overview
Unit No. Section Title Learning Aim
1 Schools and colleges as organisations Learners will gain a greater understanding of the structure of education, National Curriculum, types of provision, roles within education, legislation and how this influences school values and policies
2 Health and Safety Learners will gain a greater understanding of health & safety in a learning environment and be able to support children and young people’s health and safety
3 Safeguarding Learners gain the knowledge and understanding required to support the safeguarding of children and young people within their work place
4 Develop professional relationships Learners will understand how to

effectively communicate and build professional relationships with children, young people and adults.
5 Child Development Learners will understand the expected developmental milestones 0 – 19yrs
6 Managing Behaviour Learners will demonstrate their understanding of their workplace behaviour management policies
7 Strategies to support learning Learners will demonstrate their knowledge and competence supporting children during their learning activities
8 ICT in the learning environment Learners will gain knowledge and explore different ICT used to support learning
9 Assessment for learning Learners will understand and implement the learning, assessment and feedback cycle
10 Professional development Learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the importance continued professional development
11 Speech, language and

Communication development

 Learners will understand and explore ways to support children and young people in the development of their speech, language and communication skills.
12 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Learners will understand and explore ways to support children and young people with special educational needs & disabilities
13 Transitions Learners will demonstrate how they recognise and respond to signs and indications of transitions and support them to manage transitions to reach positive outcomes.
14 Extra-Curricular activities Learners will understand and explore the impact of enrichment activities
15 EPA Preparation Learners will learn how to prepare for their End Point Assessment presentation