Teaching Assistant

Aims:
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 a activities
 
Student Profile:
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice teaching / classroom assistant roles and gain an accredited award relevant to employment
Study Method:
This course can be studied at your own pace and there are no deadlines for assignments however you must complete the course within 12 months from the date you purchased the course.
Candidates for the ABC qualification must in addition arrange an in-school placement of at least 60 hours during the course.
Assessment:
Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor.  There is no external examination required. There is no specific word count for the assignments, but you do need to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the questions, one word answers will not be accepted and you will be asked to re-submit them.
Accreditation:
The course provides two accreditation opportunities: 
1.      ASET Level 2 Teaching Assistant certificate [which does not require an in-school placement] or
 
2.      ABC level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistant [requiring a 60 hour in-school placement].  The ABC option provides a qualification listed on the National Qualifications Database and is an approved qualification for employment as a classroom assistant. The placement needs to be in a school for children up to age 11, because you will need to undertake teaching support and access policies and procedures encountered in school.
 
Course Duration:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.  The course will take around 210 hours of study to complete.
Pack Contents:
·         Studyguide
 
·         Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
 
·         Self-assessment activities
 
·         Assignments
 
·         Tutor support
 
·         Assignment marking & feedback
 
·         Accreditation
 
Course Structure
The course provides two routes to an accredited award:
An ASET Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate can be awarded for candidates completing the four MANDATORY units listed below plus THREE OPTIONAL units
An ABC Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants can be awarded for completing the four MANDATORY units listed below, plus THREE OPTIONAL units, together with an in-school placement of at least 60 hours. The placement needs to be in a school for children up to age 11, because you will need to undertake teaching support and access policies and procedures encountered in school.
This dual approach to accreditation gives students who are not currently able to undertake an in-school placement an opportunity to complete an accredited award.  Students who gain an ASET certificate may subsequently complete the ABC qualification once they are able to undertake an in-school placement.
The placement for the ABC qualification will require students to undertake a minimum of 60 hours practice in-school, under the guidance and supervision of a qualified teacher.
Course Outline:
Mandatory Units.

Unit 1: Supporting the Teacher
The learning environment Pupil behaviour Observing and recording

Unit 2: Supporting the Pupil
Care and support Health and hygiene Child protection

Unit 3: Supporting the Curriculum
The National Curriculum Planning, evaluating and assisting Pupils during all learning activities

Unit 4: Supporting the School
Legal requirements School organisation Policies and procedures

Optional Units.

Unit 5: Supporting ICT in the Classroom
Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment Keeping Pupil Records

Unit 6: Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs
Inclusion and Special Educational Needs Support for Learners

Unit 7: Supporting Literacy Development
Supporting the Development of Reading Skills Supporting the Development of Writing Skills Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills

Unit 8: Supporting Numeracy Development
Supporting the Development of Number Skills Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space

Unit 9: Working with Others
Working in Teams Working with Colleagues Working with other Professionals and Parents