TEACHING ASSISTANT COURSE
Category: Child Care Courses

Course Format
Paper-Based

Approximate Study Time
100 Hours (Self Study) 		Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course over 4 monthly payments.

Initial payment of £150.00

Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £60.00		 Price: £330.00
VAT inclusive

Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)
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This course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice teaching / classroom assistant roles.

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 is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. 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 enrolment.

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.

Course Duration:

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take approximately 100 hours of study to complete.

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.
 

Qualification:

The course consists of 7 Units with set assignments to complete. The qualification is gained from your coursework so there is no exam to complete.

On successful completion of this course students will be awarded the NOCN Level 2 Teaching Assistant Award. This award is a Level 2 qualification (Comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2) and consists of 6 credits which can be used to access higher education qualifications.

The award is issued through the North West Region (OCNNW) of The National Open College Network who are approved as an awarding body with the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).

 

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