Teaching Assistant Course 9 Lessons only £285.00
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This course is designed for people who either are, or wish to become, a teaching assistant.
Teaching assistants carry out a range of practical and administrative tasks, and work under the direction of the class teacher in the supervision and support of pupils' learning. In doing this they are helping to make more time available for the teacher to teach.
Classroom assistants work under the direction and supervision of teachers in order to help promote effective learning and teaching. They carry out tasks delegated to them by teachers and refer back to teachers on issues requiring professional expertise.
The teaching assistant is able to contribute in four main areas;
- supporting the teacher
- supporting the pupil
- supporting the school
- supporting the curriculum
- Course Syllabus
- Qualifications
- Fees
- Professional Membership
- Support
- Student Community
- Study Options
- Benefits
- Related Courses
- Further Info
Syllabus
Supporting the Teacher
- The learning environment
- Pupil behaviour
- Observing and recording
Supporting the Pupil
- Care and support
- Health and hygiene
- Child protection
Supporting the Curriculum
- The National Curriculum
- Planning, evaluating and assisting pupils during all learning activities
Supporting the School
- Legal requirements
- School organisation
- Policies and procedures
Supporting ICT in the Classroom
- Preparation and Maintenance of ICT Equipment
- Supporting the Use of ICT Equipment
- Keeping Pupil Records
Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs
- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs
- Support for Learners
Supporting Literacy Development
- Supporting the Development of Reading Skills
- Supporting the Development of Writing Skills
- Supporting the Development of Speaking and Listening Skills
Supporting Numeracy Development
- Supporting the Development of Number Skills
- Supporting the Development of Problem Solving and Data Handling Skills
- Supporting the Understanding of Measures, Shape and Space
Working with Others
- Working in Teams
- Working with Colleagues
- Working with other Professionals and Parents
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Sample Course Materials
Please click on the logo below to view a few sample pages of the course materials we provide. Whilst this is only a few sample pages, we do hope that it will give you some idea of the quality of the materials we provide. If you have anymore queries in relation to the course materials, please feel free to contact one of our friendly course advisors who will be more than happy to deal with any queries that you may have.
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1: Teaching Assistant Diploma
Teaching Assistant Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
Qualification 2: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
For more information on this award, click here
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Fees
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £285.00 | £85.00 | £25.00 | 8 |
At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full awarding body accreditation for the course.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Student Community
We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little dauntedsince you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concernswe have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone encourages a high level ofinteraction with your tutor and other like-minded students.
All of our students receive access to the Student Zone,within this area you can:
- Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
- View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
- View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
- Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
- View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
- Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
- Find details on our generous Referral Programme.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.
Elearn Prices
Please note that payment by installments is not available when studying via Elearn.
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £265.00 | x | x | x |
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 162 hrs.
Benefits
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
Additional Benefits
This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course.
Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying.
Course outline
Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students.
You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify:
- what you know already
- what you need to know
- what interests you
- how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness.
This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed.
Syllabus
- Introduction and Objectives
- Learning to Learn
- Setting Aside Time for Study
- Concentration
- Effective Reading
- Effective Note-taking
- Preparing to Write
- Planning and Writing the Assignment
- Assessment
- Basic Research
- Introduction to Computers
- Spreadsheets and Excel
- Using Databases and Access
- Word Processing with MS Word
Cost of course: FREE to Elearnuk students
Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00
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This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated.
Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!
A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.
A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors
Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.
Regularly updated links to the latest news items!
Related Courses
Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.
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Further Information
If you would like any further information regarding this course, please call an advisor today on 01288 356 300 (International: 00 44 1288 356 300) or email enquiries@stonebridge.uk.com
Student Reviews for Teaching Assistant Course
I have just completed the Teaching Assistant course with Stonebridge and have had a really good positive experience. Whenever I have rung they have been so helpful and went out of their way to help me, if I have emailed I have had an answer virtually straight away.
I have also completed the level 2 basic Maths course with Stonebridge and all I can say is Thank You so much for helping me open doors that have been shut before.
I would recomend anyone to try the College, value for money, ease of use, comprehensive course materials, ticks all the boxes.
By: juedrop65
I have recently completed a Teaching Assistant course with Stonebridge Associated Colleges and having read the reviews placed on this site I thought it only best that I respond. My experience with the College was great. I received fantastic tutor support throughout the duration of my course, and furthermore the admin staff went completely out of their way to assist me with any queries that I had.
I really did not have an experience like any of these people below, however I am sure that these are isolated cases. I am aware that the College welcome thousands of new students a month, and from what I could see on the forums and the other students I spoke to 99.999% of them received the same excellent level of service as I did.
If you are thinking of Studying with Stonebridge I would strongly urge you to do so, as I have studied with a few other providers in my time (no names mentioned!) and have never received anywhere near the level of professionalism and quality course materials as I did with Stonebridge.
Thank you Stonebridge, you have opened a whole new set of doors for me.
Joanne
By: Joanne
I am currently studying a Teaching Assistant Level 3 course with Stonebridge (SAC diploma and Level 3 NCFE) and am over half way through after working at my own pace for a few months. I came across Stonebridge whilst researching Distance Learning courses after wanting to study something new. I am a young woman, who completed A-Levels and attended University. I found being a Uni student difficult as I struggle with exams and the high pressured learning environment, so I was desperate to find somewhere to learn at my own pace and with all the support necessary. I am the first person in my family to ever venture into the world of Distance Learning so we were all anxious to find how the system worked and the best company available to help and provide the service I needed.
I contacted Stonebridge and was immediately taken-aback by their swift, helpful responses and reassuring nature. I was nervous about changing my educational direction and uncertain about exactly what it was I wanted to study. I was worried about how successful I could be after leaving University without a degree, the staff at Stonebridge were reassuring and the qualifications I'll achieve after I finish my course are great achievements and nationally recognised certificates. The communication with Stonebridge has always been helpful, friendly, honest and provided me with so much support. Whether it be administrative queries like changing my address to subject specific questions. From the moment I struck email-conversation with the staff, I knew I had to study with them. Most people think Distance Learning is for the older generation, people who have careers and want to further their knowledge or change direction, but Stonebridge has proved that this perception is wrong and that everyone, regardless of age or situation, can attain anything they wish through a supportive, insightful and varied education. The online resources and ways to contact Stonebridge are signs they work for their students and aim to please.
The nature of their education means it is accessible to everyone and there's a method of communication for all. I receive my course workbooks quickly after completing assignments and sending them off via email, which is so quick and convenient, and of course, free! My completed assignments are always returned with great feedback and constructive remarks. I know that if I ever have an issue or question, my tutor is available to chat to and help me out. There's no pressure or stress, I can work at my own pace with the great resources and materials provided. The workbooks are up-to-date and interesting, well presented and concisely constructed. They provide all the necessary information as well as directing me to other places, i.e. the internet or local library for other useful materials and information. The workbooks are easy to understand and a perfect guideline for the assignments which are based on them. The content of my course supplies me with all the elements required in the Teaching Assistant area. The assignments are challenging but interesting and fun, without hurting my brain! I enjoy the assignments because I can work at my own speed and research my answers along with the workbooks.
I rate my course 5 out of 5 (and if I could rate it 6 out of 5, I would!) Every element is perfect, from registering and receiving the course, to working through it and the satisfaction of completing assignments. I can't wait to finish my course and be a proud "graduate" from Stonebridge Associated Colleges! I apologise if this review is too lengthy, but I struggle to fit in all the praise and thanks I have for Stonebridge, I wish I could afford to buy all the team a huge bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates... I suppose I'll have to save that gesture for when I've completed my course and have a super job, that I love and am proud to work at, partly thanks to the amazing Stonebridge team!
By: Jodie Chell
I am currently studying the Teaching Assistant Diploma course with you, only two assignments to go! Have found my tutors Susan Richardson and Wayne (sorry not sure of his last name) to be most helpful whenever I have had a query and their responses are always prompt. I have enjoyed the course as it has given me more confidence to get back into the world of study.
By: Tanya Michelle Jones
I am currently working through a teaching assistant level 3 course. It has been the best thing that I have signed up for, I work at my own pace I fit it around my children and other commitments. No travelling costs to and from college. No peer pressure. I have all the help I could ask for on hand. The course is interesting, doable, realistic and I actually understand what I learn. I would gladly do another course and definitely recommend it.
I was made perfectly clear what I was purchasing and how long it would take me to complete the course with no pressure.
By: Jane Hallifield
I have completed and passed with distinction Teaching Assistant Level 3 and found the course fantastic.
The service I received from the college was second to none and I was very happy with the level of service I received from my tutor. My tutor marked my work especially quick, and when I had a query, that was answered very quick also.
My certificate came through the post quickly after I found out that I passed.
I was exceedingly impressed that they take the time to think about the small details, for instance the stamp said well done and congratulations you have passed on it. Nice touch!
The quality of the course was brilliant.
I am considering doing another soon in the future and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering doing a course.
By: Sarah Lewis
I Mr Joseph student ref. no.31395, joined for teaching assist course and completed the course with greater satisfaction. I could finish the course as I desired. This is because of the support and guidance from the wonderful team of staff of Stonebridge College.
I thank my tutor for all the encouragements and support throughout the course. The course materials were clear to understand, informative and had good standard.
Once again thanking you all,
Mr Joseph
By: Mr Joseph
I wanted to study with a high profile college. Having two small children the course also needed to fit around my home life with ease. I studied for a NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant course through Stonebridge, using a elearn programme of study. Working on line was great, and the service was fast and efficient. Stonebridge college ticked every box for me, it offers a friendly and efficient service and great choices of courses, that fit around peoples personal life. After two weeks on the course I recommend this programme of study to a friend, how could I not? I've thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent studying for this course and I put a lot of it down to the excellent service that the college provided.
By: n1ck1sans0n
I have just completed the NCFE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course with Stonebridge. The course was fantastic, very informative and the staff were great too. I have no problems recommending Stonebridge to any of my friends.
Thank you Stonebridge for all your help and assistance.
By: mummybaker