Teaching Assistant Certificate (Level 5)

Course

Online

£ 760 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    320h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

Teaching Assistant

Study Teaching Assistant Level 5 for the opportunity to earn an endorsed Certificate of Achievement. If you’ve ever dreamed of a career as a successful teaching assistant, now’s your chance to make it happen! Study online for an endorsed Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma and breathe new life into your career prospects! Enrol today and there’s no telling how far your career could take you!

Teaching assistants play a role of unique importance in the classroom. Supporting teachers in their absence and while present, teaching assistants ensure every pupil gains the maximum benefit from each lesson. They provide the encouragement, motivation and general support pupils need to reach their full potential. In return, teaching assistants enjoy dynamic career prospects worldwide and unrivalled job satisfaction. Every day in the life of a teaching assistant is different, comprised of challenges to overcome and opportunities to explore for the benefit of the pupils you work with. Along with flexible working hours, teaching assistants also benefit from the same school holidays as traditional teachers. That’s up to 12 weeks of paid leave per year - more than double the UK average! If you’d like to make a real difference in the lives of those you work with and enjoy an extensive list of perks and privileges, a career as a teaching assistant could be for you!

This inspiring Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma has been designed to mould and shape the successful teaching assistants of the future. Explore the roles and responsibilities of the teaching assistant in-depth, along with the traits and characteristics of the effective classroom assistant. Learn how to fairly and accurately assess pupils’ performance, support students with special educational needs and create a safe learning environment for every pupil. Study the skills, talents and industry insights you’ll need to pursue a rewarding and enjoyable career as a teaching assistant.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Upon completion of the course, a variety of important teachings and concepts will have been covered, which include:

The duties and responsibilities of the teaching assistant
How to work effectively in an educational environment
Tips and guidelines for working in a classroom setting
Strategies for effectively assessing pupils’ performance
Provision of support for students with special needs
Common challenges in the daily lives of teaching assistants
The importance of creating a safe learning environment
Personal professional developmental skills

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the end of the course, learner can claim an endorsed certificate by paying £120 accreditation fee.There are £9 postal charges for the UK students and £15 for the non UK students.

Certificate of Completion from BOLC

Certificate of Completion from BOLC (soft copy) can be claimed for £10. If you need hard copy of this certificate you will pay £25 + postal charges (£9 for UK students, £15 for outside UK)

no required

Recognized certificate
Easy access of tutor
Learning flexibility
Self-motivated environment

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Subjects

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Teaching
  • School
  • Teaching Skills
  • Teaching Assistant Level 2
  • Teaching Assistant Level 3
  • Teaching Assistant Certificate
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Teaching Method
  • Counceling

Teachers and trainers (1)

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Tutor

Course programme

Course Outline

This advanced Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma is delivered over a series of seven units, which concludes with online assessments for submission to your assigned tutor. Completion of this course will prime you for a successful career in the field, enhancing your knowledge and understanding of the following topics:

Unit 1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant

This unit covers the following Key topics:

  • What is a teaching assistant
  • Characteristics of Teaching Assistant
  • Learning support assistant
  • Teaching assistant roles and responsibilities
  • Plus more


Unit 2. Working in the School

This unit covers the following Key topics:

  • Supporting the Curriculum
  • School Types
  • The UK School System
  • School Terms
  • Structure of the school day
  • The National Curriculum
  • Planning Preparation and Assessment (PPA) Time
  • Routine and Clerical Tasks
  • Plus more


Unit 3. Working in the Classroom

This unit covers the following Key topics:

  • Responsibilities of a teaching assistant in the classroom
  • Supporting Pupils’ learning
  • The National Literacy Strategy
  • The National Numeracy Strategy
  • Behaviour Management
  • Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE)
  • Plus more


Unit 4. Assessing Students’ performance

This unit covers the following Key topics:

  • Reviewing your assessment strategy
  • Quantitative Assessment Standards
  • Evaluating Discussion Group Performance
  • Plus more


Unit 5. Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs

This unit covers the following Key topics:

  • What does SEN mean?
  • Types of Special Educational Needs
  • Cognition and Learning Needs
  • Behaviour, Emotional and Social Development Needs
  • Communication and Interaction Needs
  • Sensory and/or Physical Needs
  • Plus more


Unit 6. Personal Professional Development

This unit covers the following Key topics:

  • Self-Actualisation
  • Approaches To Professional Development:
  • Developmental Relationships
  • Critical Components Of An Effective Professional Development Plan:
  • Difference Between Professional Growth And Personal Development
  • Plus More

Additional information

The course comes with the following benefits:
Recognized certificate
Easy access of tutor
Learning flexibility
Self-motivated environment. 
Easy to study anywhere in the world.

Teaching Assistant Certificate (Level 5)

£ 760 VAT inc.