Overview

The Teaching Assistant course is designed to train and guide you for working with children and playing a crucial part in their education and wellbeing. You will gain the ability to work closely with parents and teachers and develop creative ideas for activities when teaching young children on a day-to-day basis.

This is a unique teaching assistant training program that will benefit you to apply for jobs in many schools within the UK, and pursue a satisfying career as a teaching assistant. Moreover, you will learn how to support children with learning difficulties or disabilities through ensuring that the pupils get the maximum benefit from meaningful learning activities.

When you have completed this training program, you will have obtained the fundamental skills and knowledge to assist teachers and reinforce lessons presented by them.

Course design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

• Text/Video lessons
• Online study materials

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

Who is This course for?

This course is advantageous for those who wish to start a career as a teaching assistant or have a keen interest in the subject. However, it is highly recommended for both new and current teaching assistants seeking to earn a recognised qualification and also ideal as initial training. For enrolment, it requires no previous experience or knowledge, but the learners must be at least 16 years old.

Requirements

The Teaching Assistant course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16. 

Career Path

On completion of this course, you will receive the underpinning knowledge to work in a variety of job roles that support young children and people’s learning in primary or secondary schools. Earning this teaching assistant qualification can lead to a lucrative career and salary working as an assistant teaching, or a learning support assistant, special needs assistant, special educational needs coordinator, or nursery nurse.