Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    120h

  • Duration

    12 Months

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you interested in encouraging their amazing potential? Do you value the importance of education in their development? Could you work well under a qualified teacher? If the answer to all these is "yes" then this superb Distance Learning Teaching Assistant course is for you.

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

Important information

Price for Emagister users: Enrol online and pay in full this month to get a 20% discount

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About this course

Key Topics

Mandatory Modules
- Unit 1: Supporting the Teacher
- Unit 2: Supporting the Pupil
- Unit 3: Supporting the Curriculum
- Unit 4: Supporting the School

Optional Units (Students to choose 3 Units)
- Unit 5: Supporting ICT in the Classroom
- Unit 6: Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs
- Unit 7: Supporting Literacy Development
- Unit 8: Supporting Numeracy Development
- Unit 9: Working with Others

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 being 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.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Award

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27/04/2015
What I would highlight: I fully recommend this distance learning provider. The course arrangements were clear from the outset. The feedback from the tutor has been consistently prompt and encouraging.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Education Development
  • Listening Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Child Protection
  • Writing Skills
  • Performance
  • School
  • Numeracy
  • Literacy
  • Special Education
  • Learning Teaching
  • Writing
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Teaching

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Course programme

Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

How is the course structured?
The Level 2 Teaching Assistant course is divided into nine comprehensive modules:

By subscribing to the course you will gain a solid understanding of the principles and practices relating to teaching/classroom assistant roles.

You will discover the skills and knowledge needed to support the teacher, the pupil and the school as a whole. You will learn all about the National Curriculum and the use of ICT equipment in the classroom. You will also receive good practical advice on how to work constructively with others. Supporting young people’s Literacy and Numeracy development is an important aspect of the course, and we also look at how to help pupils with special education needs.

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

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

Assessment

This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following ABC Awards guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

When you have completed the programme, your tutor needs to verify that you have worked through all parts of any Workbooks, Activities and Exercises successfully.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by ABC Awards, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

Course Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Teaching Assistant home study course is £468.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £375 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £93.75 and then 4 equal payments of £93.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Additional information

Career opportunities: Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Non-teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant.

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Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course

£ 375 VAT inc.