This course is aimed at practitioners in the early stages of their training

·        Sections on classroom strategies give detailed guidance on the fundamental skills of managing children in the classroom and supporting children's learning individually or in groups.

·        Detailed explanation and guidance on the literacy and numeracy strategies and use of ICT is given.

·         Also mirrors the CACHE Certificate for Teaching Assistants (CTA2).

Provides support to Teaching Assistants working with older children or in out-of-school situations as well as to Classroom Assistants working in Early Years and Primary School settings.

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What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

What if I have a question relating to my course?

All students on this course are able to email student support with any questions they may have. Mon-Friday

How long will this course take to complete?

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 180 hours.

What exactly is included in the cost of my course?

• Course manual
• A4 folder
• Pen, Pencil and Ruler
• Paper
• Freepost envelopes
• Document Wallet
• Blank CD for coursework storage 
• Full email support Mon-Fri
• Certification

This course comes complete in a college study bag. Giving you real flexibility

What qualification is awarded upon completion?

Every successful student will be awarded the UKOC Level Two Teaching Assistant certificate

Do I have to sit an exam?

No! This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Course syllabus:

The following units are compulsory.

Mandatory Units

2-1 Help with classroom resources and records
2-2 Help with the care and support of pupils
2-3 Provide support for learning activities
2 -4 Provide effective support for your colleagues

• Help with organisation of the learning environment
• Help with classroom records
• Help with the care and support of individual pupils
• Help with the care and support of groups of pupils
• Support the teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities
• Support the delivery of learning activities
• Maintain working relationships with colleagues
• Develop your effectiveness in a support role

Students must complete at least two of the following units. You can choose whichever will benefit you the most.

Optional Units

• Help pupils with activities which develop literacy skills
• Help pupils with activities which develop numeracy skills
• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour
• Promote school policies with regard to pupil behaviour
• Support the implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour
• Contribute to the maintaining of a safe and secure learning environment
• Minimise the risks arising from health emergencies
• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils
• Support pupils in adjusting to a new setting
• Support pupils in maintaining standards of health and hygiene
• Respond to signs of health problems
• Support the use of  information and communication technology in the classroom
• Prepare ICT equipment for use in the classroom
• Support classroom use of ICT equipment

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Can you send me this info in the post?

Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions.

Can I pay the course fees in instalments?

Yes no problem at all. Take a look at the payment method page in the top right hand corner for further details. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge.

What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable?

We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page