SH178 Teaching Assistant Certificate

NCC Home Learning - Teaching Assistant Certificate | Teaching Assistant Courses

This home learning course is the NCFE Level 2 Teaching Assistant certificate.

Course Description

Teaching Assistant Certificate

The aims of the course are to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills appropriate the conduct of a classroom support role, and to participation in a wide range of classroom support activities.

As a teaching assistant you would support teachers with their everyday work in the classroom, so that they can concentrate on teaching. You could possibly have other job titles such as classroom assistant or learning support assistant too. As a teaching assistant you would also support children with individual needs, working one-to-one or in smaller groups. With experience, you may also supervise the class if the teacher is absent for a short period.

In some schools you could have a specialism to further aid your students, such as literacy, numeracy, Special Educational Needs or Music. Bilingual teaching assistants are often employed in schools with children whose first language may not be English.

There will always be a need for teaching assistants and the job can often be a more personal experience than as a teacher, it is also a vital role in the classroom, especially with classroom sizes increasing, there is a growing need for more teaching assistants.  You will get to work very closely with children and help them better themselves, a very fulfilling and rewarding experience!

Previous Knowledge Required

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course.  This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email.  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.

This course is supplied and delivered by our partner organisation - Kendal Publishing.

Assessment

The Teaching Assistant course is assessed by a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor.  There is no end test to complete.

The NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants can be awarded for completing the four MANDATORY units listed below, plus THREE OPTIONAL units. 

Modules

• MANDATORY UNITS
• UNIT 1 Supporting the Teacher
• Element 1. The learning environment
• Element 2. Pupil behaviour
• Element 3. Observing and recording
• UNIT 2 Supporting the Pupil
• Element 1. Care and support
• Element 2. Health and hygiene
• Element 3. Child protection
• UNIT 3 Supporting the Curriculum
• Element 1. The National Curriculum
• Element 2. Planning, evaluating and assisting
• Element 3. pupils during all learning activities
• UNIT 4 Supporting the School
• Element 1. Legal requirements
• Element 2. School organisation
• Element 3. Policies and procedures
• OPTIONAL UNITS Choose 3:
• UNIT 5 Supporting ICT in the Classroom
• Element 1. Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment
• Element 2. Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment
• Element 3. Keeping Pupil Records
• UNIT 6 Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs
• Element 1. Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
• Element 2. Support for Learners
• UNIT 7 Supporting Literacy Development
• Element 1. Supporting the Development of Reading Skills
• Element 2. Supporting the Development of Writing Skills
• Element 3. Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills
• UNIT 8 Supporting Numeracy Development
• Element 1. Supporting the Development of Number Skills
• Element 2. Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills
• Element 3. Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space
• UNIT 9 Working with Others
• Element 1. Working in Teams
• Element 2. Working with Colleagues
• Element 3. Working with other Professionals and Parents

Awarding Body

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England, the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland, and the Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

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