Teaching Assistants (Primary) - FdA (Foundation Degree) part-time [Bolton College]

Bachelor's degree

In Bolton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bolton

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why choose this course? Higher education that is local, affordable, high quality and flexible You will receive a personal approach from tutors and strong pastoral care You will have access to our modern facilities, including libraries and IT suites More and more students are choosing to study locally, which not only reduces the cost of living but allows you to remain close to family and friends Higher education that is designed with a focus on employability, often in partnership with businesses, which is very attractive in today’s climate Almost 70% of local students work full or part-time while studying. Course overview This course provides you with the ideal opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills you will need as a teaching assistant in primary education in the UK. You will be provided with the opportunity to seek employment in an education setting, or you may seek to advance your existing career in the primary school sector. There is a strong partnership between the University of Bolton, local colleges/training providers and local councils. This course is validated by the University of Bolton. About the course At the start of the programme you will be allocated a personal tutor who will work with you throughout the programme. One of the first steps is to work with your tutor to develop your Individual Learning Plan. This is a process that starts at the interview stage and continues through the course to assist with the integration of the theory and the practical work-based elements of the programme.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bolton (Greater Manchester)
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Deane Road, BL3 5AB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Primary
  • Part Time
  • Teaching
  • University
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Programme Specification http://programmes.bolton.ac.uk/EDU207-P-BMC-AX

What you will learn

You will be assessed by a variety of methods including: short presentations, reflections on observations/tasks carried out in the work place, case studies and essays. Your tutor will visit you in your place of work at least once in the first year and at least once in the second year.

What you will study Level HE4 (Year 1)

Research and Study Skills;

Trends and Issues;

Planning Delivery and Assessment of Learning;

Theory and Practice of Learning.

Level HE4 (Year 2)

Inclusive Education;

Supporting Language and Literacy;

Supporting Numeracy;

Supporting Science.

Level HE5 (Year 3)

Reflective Practice;

Work-Based Practice (Action Inquiry Project);

Work-Based Practice (Reflection on the Work Setting).

Additional information

Careers & professional development You may progress on to an honours degree or to qualified teacher status or to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

Teaching Assistants (Primary) - FdA (Foundation Degree) part-time [Bolton College]

Price on request