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TEACHING ASSISTANT COURSE
Category: Human Understanding

Spread the payments for this course over
4 monthly payments. 1 initial payment of £145,
followed by 3 monthly payments of £50.
 
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice teaching / classroom assistant roles and gain an accredited award relevant to employment.
 
The aims of the course are to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills appropriate the conduct of a classroom support role, and to participation in a wide range of classroom support a activities. Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

The course provides two routes to an accredited award:

  1. An ASET Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate can be awarded for candidates completing the four MANDATORY units listed below plus THREE OPTIONAL units.

  1. An ABC Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants can be awarded for completing the four MANDATORY units listed below, plus THREE OPTIONAL units, together with an in-school placement of at least 60 hours.

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 210 hours of study to complete. The course is designed for study by distance learning. Students receive course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. Candidates for the ABC qualification must in addition arrange an in-school placement of at least 60 hours during the course.

This dual approach to accreditation gives students who are not currently able to undertake an in-school placement an opportunity to complete an accredited award. Students who gain an ASET certificate may subsequently complete the ABC qualification once they are able to undertake an in-school placement.

The placement for the ABC qualification will require students to undertake a minimum of 60 hours practice in-school, under the guidance and supervision of a qualified teacher.

Important Note: Students must specify which qualification they are intending to gain when they apply for the course.

The Course Covers the Following 4 Mandatory Lessons:-

  • Lesson One – Supporting the Teacher

The following topics are covered: The learning environment; Pupil behaviour; and Observing and recording.

  • Lesson Two – Supporting the Pupil

The following topics are covered: Care and support; Health and hygiene; and Child protection.

  • Lesson Three – Supporting the Curriculum

The following topics are covered: The National Curriculum; Planning, evaluating and assisting; and Pupils during all learning activities.

  • Lesson Four – Supporting the School
The following topics are covered: Legal requirements; School organisation; and Policies and procedures.

The Course Also Covers the Following 5 Optional Lessons (3 Required):-

  • Lesson Five – Supporting ICT in the Classroom

The following topics are covered: Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment; Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment; and Keeping Pupil Records.

  • Lesson Six – Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs

The following topics are covered: Inclusion and Special Educational Needs; and Support for Learners.

  • Lesson Seven – Supporting Literacy Development

The following topics are covered: Supporting the Development of Reading Skills; Supporting the Development of Writing Skills; and Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills.

  • Lesson Eight – Supporting Numeracy Development

The following topics are covered: Supporting the Development of Number Skills; Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills; and Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space.

  • Lesson Nine – Working with Others

The following topics are covered: Working in Teams; Working with Colleagues; and Working with other Professionals and Parents.

Pre-Requirements:

There are no particular entry requirements.

Technical Support

Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period.

Qualifications:

ASET Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate

The course consists of set lessons with assignments to complete. The qualification is gained from your coursework and there is no exam to complete. On completion of this course students will be awarded with the ASET Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate.

This is an externally accredited award from ASET, an awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Thisaward is at an equivalent to GCSE or NVQ Level 2. Students completing the ASET award may complete the ABC award at a later date, once work placement facilities are available, but and additional fee will be payable.

ABC Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants

The course consists of set lessons with assignments to complete. This is a qualification listed on the National Qualifications Framework and is awarded by ABC awarding body, which is also recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. The qualification is gained from your coursework and a work placement under supervision of a qualified teacher, of at least 60 hours and complete additional assessments. On completion of this course students will be awarded with the ABC Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate. Thisaward is at an equivalent to GCSE or NVQ Level 2.

In the case of both the above awards follow the same syllabus and so student’s choice will be determined largely by whether an in-school work placement is feasible.

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