Teaching Assistance
Vocational qualification
In Chester
Price on request
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Chester
Facilities
Location
Start date
Chester
(Cheshire)
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Chester Campus Eaton Road, Handbridge, CH4 7ER
Start date
On request
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Course programme
Teaching Assistance
HE and Professional: Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance
HE and Professional: Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance
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Leaflet code:
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Qualification gained
Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance. -
Course summary
This is a flexible employment related programme that combines academic and work-based learning. It is equivalent to the first two years of a degree and has been designed specifically to equip you with practical and transferable skills required by employers. This qualification is designed to build on your level 3 achievement and will help you develop core competencies required by all workers in the integrated Children's Workforce. -
Modules and Key areas covered
You will cover: Personal & Collaborative Learning, Promoting Positive Relationships, Safeguarding Children, Assessment & Learning, Effective Learning Environments, Creativity & Learning, Children's Health & Well-being and Special Needs & Inclusion. -
Who is suited to the course?
You will: work or would like to work as an assistant in primary or secondary schools, have (or are working towards) a level 3 qualification and be interested in working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). -
How is the course assessed?
You will be assessed by a variety of methods these may include the following: Written assignments and reports, Group presentations, Formative assessments and Peer assessment / feedback. -
Work based learning?
In addition to taught sessions, work-based learning forms a key part of this programme. Therefore, it is essential that you are either working or volunteering in a supportive school-based setting. -
What equipment or resources might I need?
No specific equipment is needed apart from general stationery. -
Progression routes after course
You can progress to teacher training or a full BA (Hons) Degree at university. To enter teacher training you will need GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths, Science and English.
Teaching Assistance
Price on request