Course Summary To enrol on this course you will need to have a teaching assistant or childcare level 2 qualification, or experience that can be confirmed. If you have ever thought of becoming a Teaching Assistant, this course is a great way to enable you to achieve your ambition working from home. Home Learn UK will mark units and supply our own Diploma at the end of the course. This course maps as closely as possible to the NVQ learning objectives, as set by Ofsted. The completed HLUK portfolio and Diploma, have consistently proven that this is the most comprehensive, and affordable way to study and succeed from home.
The Teaching Assistant Role Teaching assistants provide support to teachers and pupils in primary and secondary schools. (Level 2 primary & some secondary. Level 3 for secondary) Typical work activities include: - helping children in all areas of the curriculum;
- assisting with the preparation of the learning environment;
- liaison with parents;
- maintaining pupil records;
- providing extra support to children with special needs or those who speak English as an additional language.
How will this course help me into employment as a Teaching Assistant?
Home Learn UK will mark units, and supply The Diploma at the end of the course. The Diploma and the portfolio that we build together, will give you the very best chance to become a Teaching Assistant. (Previous Student's confirmation available) Has helped many students over the last 4 years. Now the latest syllabus. This course is regularly purchased by schools, charitable trusts, and private individuals. See this link for more detailed information about our recognised format and mapping to the required learning objectives. But, do come back to this page! http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/teachingassistants/faq/ Qualifications
What qualifications would I need to be recruited into a teaching assistant role? It is a matter for local employers to decide what skills, experience and qualifications are necessary when recruiting for any school support post bearing in mind the nature of the support required for the specific posts they wish to fill.
Most T/A posts are advertised with the following requirement: "Applicants must have NVQ2 or 3 or equivalent." We Cover all the core and option units of the S/NVQ Level 3 Classroom/ Teaching Assistant's award. Also covers the CACHE Certificate for Teaching Assistants (CTA2) Syllabus. The completed evidence portfolio and Diploma are regularly accepted as equivalent to NVQ 3 by numerous schools all over the UK. Many of our successful students are now working as Teaching Assistants. Syllabus Level 3
Mandatory units
3: Help to keep children safe
18: Support pupils’ learning activities
19: Promote positive behaviour
20: Develop and promote positive relationships
21: Support the development and effectiveness of work teams
22: Reflect on and develop practice
Optional units
Group A Supporting pupil's learning
8: Use information and communication technology to support pupil's learning
23: Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher
24: Contribute to the planning and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
25: Support literacy development
26: Support numeracy development
27: Support implementation of the Early years Curriculum
30: Contribute to assessment for learning
31: Prepare and maintain the learning environment
Group B Meeting additional support needs
34: Support gifted and talented pupils
35: Support bilingual/multilingual pupils
36: Provide bilingual/multilingual support for teaching and learning
38: Support children with disabilities or special educational needs and their families
39: Support pupils with communication and interaction needs
40: Support pupils with cognition and learning needs
41: Support pupils with behaviour, emotional and social development needs
42: Support pupils with sensory and/or physical needs
Group C Providing pastoral support
50: Facilitate children and young people’s learning and development through mentoring
Group D Supporting the wider work of the school
55: Contribute to maintaining pupil records
Group E Working with colleagues
62: Develop and maintain working relationships with other practitioners
How long does the course last? Approx. 150 hours plus assignments. What materials are supplied? Approved Comprehensive course books Level 3
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course assignments after each module
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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma from Home Learn UK
Don't forget...If you are on a limited budget, this course is the most comprehensive and affordable Teaching Assistant course available......Anywhere! Enrol on level 2 and 3 together for only £289. Please Note: If you have no previous experience, or qualification equivalent to level 2, please enrol at level 2 first. Click: http://www.home-learn.co.uk/teaching-asst-level-p-268.html |
