PDA Classroom Assistants
Course
In Greenock
Description
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Location
Greenock (Scotland)
This course is designed for those who wish to work in a school, assisting the primary or secondary teacher or in out of school wrap-around care. This course also provides practical experience for those wishing to enter a career in teaching. All students are required to make a health declaration, provide appropriate personal references and submit a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland application.
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About this course
Applicants should have two Standard Grades at Level 3 or above. Students without any formal qualifications but with life experience and a demonstrable interest in children's learning and development will also be considered for entry.
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Course programme
Course Aims:
This course is designed for those who wish to work in a school, assisting the primary or secondary teacher or in out of school wrap-around care. This course also provides practical experience for those wishing to enter a career in teaching. All students are required to make a health declaration, provide appropriate personal references and submit a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland application.
Course Content:
Child Development
Supporting the Class Teacher
Supporting the Wellbeing of the Pupil
Using Resources Effectively
Supporting Childrens Behaviour
Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Progression Opportunities:
On successful completion of this course, you may apply for Intermediate 2 Early Education & Childcare or NC Early Education & Child Care. Students may gain the confidence to progress onto other areas of further study, as this is a popular course for those returning to education.
Career Potential:
Students can apply to local authority education departments to work as a classroom assistant within a school.
Course Assessment:
Students are assessed in a continuous way. This means that you are encouraged to demonstrate your learning on a regular basis throughout the course. This course is assessed in a variety of ways, ranging from projects to practical work with children.
PDA Classroom Assistants