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Start Dates:
You can start this course at any time during the year. Typically it will take 18 months to achieve.
Delivery Method:
Classes for this course are currently on a Friday morning or Thursday evening. However, this is subject to change. This diploma also has one to one assessment and mandatory observations of practice in the workplace.
PrintThis course provides opportunity for employed or volunteer workers to progress to or step into a teaching assistant role in schools, This course provides the learning and assessment in the workplace for the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for work within the Education Sector today. This course provides opportunity to progress into sustained employment and opportunity to progress to higher level study such as the level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges,.
This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge, behaviours 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. You will learn about topics such as schools and colleges as organisations, safeguarding and keeping children safe in education, positive behaviour, supporting English and maths, ICT in the learning environment, and supporting language and communication development.
This course will be assessed through a range of methods such as assignments, observation and professional discussion. It is internally assessed and external quality assured.
Before you start this course you must be employed or be volunteering in the role of a teaching assistant for a minimum of 12 hours per week for the duration of the course. Before you commence this course you must have a letter or email from your employer confirming that they agree to support you, and will give permission for the assessors to observe you in the classroom. There are no specific entry requirements for this course. However, your employer may require you to have a Level 2/Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English. To start this course you must be 19 years old on the 1st August in the academic year in which to commence your learning.
