Course Details
Become a Teaching Assistant - and discover the variety, challenge and special rewards of the classroom!
As you may know, the role and importance of Teaching Assistants has grown enormously in recent years. So much so, that in most schools they are now seen as having a vital part to play inside the classroom.
As a Teaching Assistant your job would be to support both the teacher and the pupils in the classroom setting. This could involve anything from carrying out simple administrative tasks, to carrying out learning tasks with a small group of children, to offering one-on-one support to a special needs pupil.
Depending on the age group you feel most comfy with, you can choose to work in either a primary or secondary school. And you can even choose to specialise in a particular area - such as numeracy, literacy, or IT.
If you like variety, and relish the challenge of helping children reach their full potential, then being a Teaching Assistant is a hugely rewarding career. And the good news is that our Teaching Assistant Certificate course is a great way to get started.
You don’t need any previous teaching or classroom experience before doing this training. But by the end of it you will be eligible for your ASET Level 2 Teaching Assistant certificate - a recognised and respected qualification.
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Upon successful completion of your seven Study Units and assignments you be awarded 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. This award is equivalent to a GCSE or NVQ Level 2.
The course aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the key skills required in a classroom support role. In particular, it will cover supporting the teacher, supporting the pupil, supporting the school and supporting the curriculum.
You are required to study the four Core Units (Units 1 to 4), plus three of the Optional Units (Units 5 to 9).
CORE UNITS
Unit 1 - Supporting the Teacher
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The learning environment
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Pupil behaviour
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Observing and recording
Unit 2 - Supporting the Pupil
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Care and support
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Health and hygiene
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Child protection
Unit 3 - Supporting the Curriculum
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The National Curriculum
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Planning and evaluating
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Assisting pupils during all activities
Unit 4 - Supporting the School
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Legal requirements
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School organisation
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Policies and procedures
OPTIONAL UNITS
By choosing three of the following Units you can tailor your course to match your particular interests
Unit 5 - Supporting ICT in the classroom
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Preparation and maintenance of ICT equipment
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Supporting the use of ICT equipment
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Keeping pupil records
Unit 6 - Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs
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Inclusion and special educational needs
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Support for learners
Unit 7 - Supporting Literary Development
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Supporting the development of reading skills
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Supporting the development of writing skills
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Supporting the development of speaking and listening skills
Unit 8 - Supporting Numeracy Development
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Supporting the development of number skills
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Supporting the development of problem solving and data handling skills
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Supporting the development of measures, shape and space
Unit 9 - Working with Others
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Working in teams
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Working with colleagues
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Working with other professionals and parents
At the end of each of the seven Units you study you will be asked to complete a written assignment, which you can then submit to your personal tutor. This will enable your tutor to keep a careful eye on your progress, offer helpful feedback, and ensure you’re getting the very most from your training.
Your Teaching Assistant Certificate course has been very carefully designed to develop your knowledge in a straightforward and stimulating way, with each new Study Unit building logically on what has gone before.
As stated above, you are required to study a total of seven units - the four Core Units (Units 1 to 4), plus three of the Optional Units (Units 5 to 9). And by the time you have covered the four Core Units you will be ready to decide which of the three Optional Units fit best with your personal interests and ambitions.
Importantly, you do not need to have an in-school placement in order to complete this course. Nor do you need any prior classroom or teaching experience.
You should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 210 study hours.
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Thanks to the thorough training this course gives you and with your ASET Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate on your CV you will be ready to apply for a job as a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Special Needs Support Worker or Learning Support Worker in either a primary or secondary school setting. You will become a valued and respected member of staff, earning in the region of £10,000* a year.
*source: hays