Teaching Assistant

The content of the course prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development.

The content of the course has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school or college environments. Within this course we have also embedded a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties .

This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning, delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice.Level 1 Award in Employability SkillsThis qualification is designed to prepare learners to enter the world of work. It will develop and enhance skills required for the working environment, develop your confidence for employment and motivation, improve communication skills and personal effectiveness and provide a basis for further study.

The qualification has been designed to support the development needs of individuals working in a role supporting children and young people in schools at a higher level.