Master the skills needed to become an effective and supportive Teaching Assistant, helping students flourish and succeed.
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Becoming a Teaching Assistant offers a rewarding opportunity to support children's learning and development. This course provides a solid foundation in key skills, techniques, and responsibilities needed to thrive in a classroom setting.
You will explore strategies for managing student behavior, assisting lesson delivery, and creating inclusive environments. Through practical insights, you will gain confidence in working alongside teachers and supporting pupils' individual needs.
By the end of this course, you will be prepared to contribute positively to educational settings, enhancing the learning experience for students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Learning Outcomes
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for anyone interested in a career in education, including aspiring Teaching Assistants, parents supporting school-age children, and volunteers in schools. No prior teaching experience is required—just a passion for working with young people and helping them thrive.
Requirements
Learners should have a basic level of literacy and communication skills. An interest in working with children in an educational environment is essential. A positive attitude, patience, and a willingness to collaborate with educators will greatly enhance the learning experience and future success in this role.
Career Path
- Classroom Teaching Assistant
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant
- Early Years Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
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- Teaching Assistant Overview 00:20:00
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- Professional Developments for a TA 00:27:00
- Working with the School and Its Policies 00:23:00
- Providing the Best Learning Environment 00:17:00
- Child Development and the SEN Support 00:15:00
- Experienced TAs Maintain Strong Communications with the Students 00:14:00
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3 hours, 12 minutes
April 28, 2025
Introductory level
Learning on Training Station
Your learning, your rules
- Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate