Course Details
Do you have a desire for a variety of challenges and rewards in the arena of the classroom? If so, the Teaching Assistant Certificate is just the thing for you.
Teaching Assistants were few and far between many years ago but the significance of their role in the classroom has increased a great deal recently. You will now find the majority of schools view Teaching Assistants as having an imperative part to play in the classroom.
Your role as a Teaching Assistant would involve you supporting both the teacher and pupils on a day to day basis. This could engage you in a variety of tasks such as general admin tasks, teaching small groups of children and even providing one-on-one support to children with learning difficulties.
Which area you choose to work in is entirely your choice. You can work with primary or secondary school pupils and can then narrow your choice down further if you wish to by specialising areas such as IT, literacy and numeracy.
The Teaching Assistant Certificate course is the ideal way to kick-start a career in teaching. It’s not just about the challenges of realising children’s potential, it’s also about the rewards of seeing what you input has achieved in the classroom.
Education Development International (EDI) is a widely recognised organisation in the vocational training industry and gaining certification from the EDI Level 2 Teaching Assistant course will see you with a highly respected skill.
Throughout the course you will be required to complete seven study units and one assignment at the end of each unit. Once you have successfully competed your units and assignments you will be presented the EDI Level 2 Teaching Assistant Certificate.
This award is the equivalent to a GCSE or NVQ Level 2 qualification and is recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
The course is designed to supply you with a thorough comprehension of the important skills needed in a teaching assistant role. The main areas covered by this training are supporting the school, supporting the teacher, supporting the pupil, and supporting the curriculum.
There are four Core study units (Units 1 – 4) which students must complete. In addition to this, students then need to select 3 optional units (Units 5 – 9).
CORE UNITS
Unit 1 - Supporting the Teacher
- The learning environment
- Pupil behaviour
- Observing and recording
Unit 2 - Supporting the Pupil
- Care and support
- Health and hygiene
- Child protection
Unit 3 - Supporting the Curriculum
- The National Curriculum
- Planning and evaluating
- Assisting pupils during all activities
Unit 4 - Supporting the School
- Legal requirements
- School organisation
- Policies and procedures
OPTIONAL UNITS
Adapt the course to suit your interests by selecting three of the following units:
Unit 5 - Supporting ICT in the classroom
- Preparation and maintenance of ICT equipment
- Supporting the use of ICT equipment
- Keeping pupil records
Unit 6 - Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs
- Inclusion and special educational needs
- Support for learners
Unit 7 - Supporting Literary Development
- Supporting the development of reading skills
- Supporting the development of writing skills
- Supporting the development of speaking and listening skills
Unit 8 - Supporting Numeracy Development
- Supporting the development of number skills
- Supporting the development of problem solving and data handling skills
- Supporting the development of measures, shape and space
Unit 9 - Working with Others
- Working in teams
- Working with colleagues
- Working with other professionals and parents
During the course of your training you will need to complete an assignment at the end of each completed unit (seven assignments). You should then submit the assignments to your tutor for assessment. Your tutor can then review you progress, offer feedback and ensure you are utilising the course in the best way.
The Teaching Assistant Certificate course has been designed in such a manner that your knowledge is built up in a logical order that allows you to learn at a pace to suit yourself.
Your study plan requires you to complete the four core units first. Once you have completed the core units you can then select three of the five optional units. At this point you should be in a position to know what areas best fit your interests and aspirations.
The Teaching Assistant course does not require you to have had any prior classroom or teaching experience.
Most students complete the course in approximately 210 hours of study time.
