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Teaching Assistant Certification Level 2
Are you a school administrator looking to upgrade standards or develop skill sets within new starters? This course is designed to provide teaching assistants who are already in the classroom, or new starters, with everything they’ll need in order to succeed at supporting both educators and students.
Using a series of 20 modules, this course programme will give teaching assistants the confidence and tools required in the classroom, while giving you peace of mind that students are receiving a UK-standard education. Best of all, no prior experience is required in order to get started!
What you'll learn
- An overview of what a teaching assistant is, their role in a classroom and how the role is evolving;
- An understanding of the school system as a whole, including management hierarchy, national curriculum and the various types of schools found within the UK;
- How to provide the best support - best practices, class preparation, understanding and dealing with student behaviour and how to create learning environments;
- Legal issues in the classroom, such as school policies, ensuring child welfare, health and safety rules and regulations and student confidentiality;
- How to improve literacy and numeracy, including alternative tools, the importance of the National Curriculum and how teaching assistants can support teachers in these areas;
- How to provide assistance to students with learning disabilities and inclusive learning strategies;
- A focus on integrating ESL children, building effective learning environments and understanding the challenges that these students may have;
- Behaviour management, including proactive solutions, how to encourage personal development and understanding these negative behaviours;