Description
This accredited Primary Teaching Assistant course is designed to provide learners with the skills to support the learning process and fast track their career as a teaching professional by preparing them for the role.
Primary Teaching Assistant are required to provide support to teachers in planning classroom activities, organising learning material and maintaining a positive learning environment. In this course, you will learn about the qualities and skills needed to be successful in this profession, as well as how to support children with special educational needs.
Through case studies and audio-visual material, you will deepen your understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Primary Teaching Assistant, as well as schools as organisations, the UK school system, and the National Curriculum. You will learn a range of skills, from child safeguarding and first aid, to relationship-building and classroom management.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This comprehensive training course is ideal for aspiring professionals and those who are new to teaching. It includes the following professions:
Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Primary School Teacher
EYFS Teacher
Nursery Nurse
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Identify the required characteristics and skills of a Teaching Assistant
Assist learning and teaching in the classroom by supporting the learning process
Understand the role of schools as an organisation and the UK school system
Demonstrate knowledge of the National Curriculum and teaching policies
Use a wide range of assessment and planning strategies in a classroom setting
Take control in the case of a first aid incident and safeguard children’s wellbeing
Plan learning activities that implement literacy, numeracy and ICT development
Provide SEN learning support to children with autism, ADHD and dyslexia
Build positive working relationships with pupils and their parents/family
Understand the career prospects for a Teaching Assistant in the UK
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Curriculum
Module 01: Teaching Assistant Overview
Module 02: Professional Developments for a TA
Module 03: Working with the School and its Policies
Module 04: Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring
Module 05: Providing the Best Learning Environment
Module 06: Learn to Implement ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Development Process as a TA
Module 07: Child Development and the SEN Support
Module 08: Understanding Behaviour & Relationships as a TA
Module 09: Experienced TAs Maintain Strong Communications with The Students
Module 10: Career Prospects for TA in the UK
