Education Studies for Teaching Assistants

In each of the two years you will study six modules or equivalent, some of which are based in your workplace You will undertake: written essays (one in timed ‘test’ conditions); critical reading/literature reviews; seminar presentations; seminar reports and journals; investigative reports; practice in the workplace and a workplace portfolio.

By the end of this Foundation Degree, you will have:

Demonstrated the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to good classroom practice
Planned for and worked with children individually and in small and class groups
Used a variety of assessment methods to support children’s development and learning
Supported children’s development and learning through working in consultation with others: colleagues, other professionals and parents
Demonstrated a thorough understanding of similarities and diversity and engaged in inclusive practice
Critically reflected on all aspects of your practice in relation to your work with children/pupils/students

Potential career pathways for you on completion of the Foundation degree are:

progression to a degree course;
teacher training;
learning support;
social work training;
work in child protection; and
community liaison work.

Appropriate accredited Level 3 qualifications (for example A-levels or vocational qualifications)
Working or placement as a teaching assistant (or in a similar role). This will be assessed on an individual basis.
Completion of a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Application through Bath Spa University.