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Teaching Assistant Diploma
Teaching Assistant Course - ASET Diploma Level 3
Working with children and young people is an exciting and challenging role. No day will ever be the same as you face fresh ideas, new outlooks and inquisitive minds.
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Course Description
Teaching Assistants provide invaluable support to teachers and help achieve positive learning outcomes. Teaching assistants usually work with small groups or with individual children. Their duties vary depending on the particular job and the age of the children.
This Teaching Assistant course was created by individuals in the teaching profession. The course contains information covering everything involved in a teaching assistant’s career, such as first hand support for the teacher, giving your full support to the children, the curriculum and also support for the school.
The course pack will include a quick start guide, a set of course modules, nine teaching assistant assignments, a binder/case to store all of your course information, a study guide and personal planner, self assessment exercises, the course text book and also question and answer sheets.
In order to make your CV stand out from the rest, you need to have something different and appealing and a Teaching Assistant Diploma is most certainly a sought after quality to give you that edge over the competition and prove your commitment to your chosen career.
This course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home in your own time and at your own pace.
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Previous Knowledge Required
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course as long as you are proficient in numeracy and literacy. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about the teaching assistant and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course.
Support
You will receive full personal tutor support by mail and email. An expert team have been recruited to provide you with guidance and support throughout your course. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Career Progression?
As mentioned above, the Teaching Assistant Diploma is the perfect stepping stone towards a career as a teaching assistant, classroom assistant, non-teaching assistant and special needs assistant.
Assessment
The Teaching Assistant Diploma is assessed by completion of nine tutor marked assignments. When your assignments have been successfully completed, you will be awarded with the recognised award - Teaching Assistants Diploma Level 3.
Course Content
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1. Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
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What is a teaching assistant? Different types of teaching assistant. Roles and responsibilities. Pay and conditions. Personal qualities needed. Skills needed.
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2. The UK Education System
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The evolution of the system. The role of central government. The role of local authorities. Types of schools. Management structure within schools. Governors. Ofsted. PTAs.
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3. The School
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Policies and procedures of school. Cultural and moral environment. Explanation of Key Stages. Working as part of a team. Supporting the teacher. Record keeping.
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4. The Classroom
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The role of the teacher. The set-up of a classroom. The structure of lessons. How learning takes place – formal and informal. Types of learners. What can inhibit learning? Working with individual pupils. Working with groups.
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5. Supporting Oracy and Literacy
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What is oracy? What is literacy? Aims of the National Curriculum. Requirements of the English Curriculum – Key Stages One to Four. Attainment targets. Methods and resources assisting achievement.
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6. Supporting Numeracy and ICT
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What is Numeracy and ICT? Aims of The National Curriculum. Key Stages. How to help children achieve their potential. Examples of methods and resources for the classroom.
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7. Resources
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Supporting the teacher. How to plan resources. What makes a good resource? Identifying their aim. Identifying their ‘audience’. Resources for individuals. Resources for groups of mixed ability. Keeping records.
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8. Pastoral Care
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Effective Communication with pupils. Managing behaviour. Creating good relationships with children. Welfare and wellbeing of children. Safety and security. Working with parents. Special Educational Needs.
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9. The Next Step
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Choosing your speciality. Gaining experience. Applying for a job. Who to approach. What to include in your letter. Preparing for an interview.
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Awarding Body
The Teaching Assistant Diploma is fully accredited by the National Awarding Body ASET, who are recognised by the department for Education and Skills and by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in Britain. It has been accrediting vocational learning for more than 50 years and now works with more than 200 providers in the UK and internationally.
What our students say?
Definitely do the course as it will help you when doing it practically at a school.
A Rayarel, Leicester
For more information about Awarding Bodies click here
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