- The course begins by providing candidates with a detailed overview of the main duties of the teaching assistant, along with the extent to which the TA contributes to the educational experience of every pupil.
- The hard and soft skills needed to thrive in the field are also discussed along with some of the more common challenges experienced when working as a teaching assistant.
Intermediate
Online
200 Hours
£ 77 385
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Mode of learning
Self study
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The syllabus
Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
Module 2: Working in the School
- Module two then introduces candidates to the realities of working in a school environment, in which further everyday challenges and responsibilities from the perspective of the TA are discussed.
- Various clerical and administrative duties as a TA are presented and discussed, along with the role the teaching assistant plays in ensuring effective delivery of the current curriculum.
Module 3: Working in the Classroom
- A more focused exploration of working in a classroom environment follows in module three, wherein candidates consider the more ‘hands on’ duties of the TA when working with pupils.
- The importance of balancing approachability with authority is also discussed, alongside an introduction to the National Literacy Strategy/National Numeracy Strategy and their respective functions.
Module 4: Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs
- Concluding the course, module four introduces candidates to some of the most common special educational needs encountered in a classroom setting.
- The importance of tailored support for each individual pupil is discussed, along with the extent to which the teaching assistant can provide helpful support on a daily basis for pupils with special needs.
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