Teaching Assistant Course

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

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

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: ASET Level 3 Teaching Assistant Award

This Course leads to an ASET Level 3 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 3, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification.

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.

At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full ASET accreditation for the course.

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!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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.

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.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is ASET

ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body.

This course is accredited by ASET. ASET are a leading National Awarding Body, recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA). ASET specialise in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.

For more information on this award, click here