Essential Teaching Assistant Programme (ETAP) Level 2

Teaching Assistant Certified Course - As a teaching assistant you are responsible for carrying out practical and administrative tasks, and you are required to work under the direction of the class teacher in the supervision and support of pupils’ learning. In doing this you are helping to make more time available for the teacher to teach on a daily basis. Classroom assistants work under the direction and supervision of teachers in order to help promote effective learning and teaching usually for children that may encounter learning difficulties. They carry out tasks delegated to them by the teacher in order to work with children on both a 1-2-1 basis and also taking small groups to support learning. You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you prepare for your assignments. You will be provided with all course materials along with ‘Podcast’ lessons in order to be guided through your course content. The podcast lessons enable you to watch your tutor and hear your tutor as you complete each unit. Full tutor support is offered throughout the course to ensure your learning outcomes are met to a satisfactory standard. The teaching assistant will be responsible for contributing in the following areas: Units Covered

Unit 1 – Learning Styles

Unit 2 – Lesson Planning

Unit 3 – Assessment for Learning

Unit 4 – Behaviour Management

Unit 5 – Teaching Methods

Unit 6 – Pastoral Care

Unit 7 – Child Protection

Unit 8 – Preparing to Teach