{"id":15295,"date":"2017-05-31T14:05:56","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T13:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=15295"},"modified":"2020-11-26T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T16:51:22","slug":"how-to-become-a-teaching-assistant-with-no-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/teaching-assistant\/how-to-become-a-teaching-assistant-with-no-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a teaching assistant with no experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For anyone passionate about working with children, a career in the education sector is both rewarding and convenient:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Positions are local.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hours are flexible.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Roles are creative and varied. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Traditional teaching jobs can be time-consuming, but classroom support is in demand. Local authorities are investing in qualified staff, that have the tools to&nbsp;work in&nbsp;a&nbsp;number of education settings.&nbsp;If you want to find employment in a school, but don&#8217;t have the experience to become a teaching assistant, we can help.<\/p>\n<h2>What do teaching assistants do?<\/h2>\n<p>With class sizes increasing, teachers&nbsp;are struggling to find&nbsp;time to work one-to-one with students. It&#8217;s&nbsp;important that children are&nbsp;guided and encouraged,&nbsp;to reach their full potential. That&#8217;s where your skills and resources can come in. Day-to-day teaching assistant tasks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Listening to children read.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting small groups in lessons.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Helping pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or English as a second language.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supervising school trips or sports days.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparing activities and learning materials.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Putting up displays and keeping classrooms tidy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll have the opportunity to get involved at every stage of a lesson and make a noticeable difference. Seeing children and young people make progress over time, makes jobs in&nbsp;education uniquely worthwhile. Teaching assistant roles are also hands-on and&nbsp;active, offering&nbsp;an ideal alternative to office work.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bm7kmLa_Ll8\" width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What qualifications do I need to become a teaching assistant?<\/h2>\n<p>Competition for teaching assistant jobs can be high, so making sure that you have the right qualifications on your CV is essential. There isn&#8217;t an official course for teaching assistants, but employers look for qualifications that are accredited and also listed on Ofqual&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>Every school will have different requirements for aspiring teaching assistants, but experience working with children is important. We provide a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/search?keyword=teaching+assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">teaching assistant courses,<\/a> some of which require a practical placement. You can develop your skills and apply information from your course to real classroom situations.<\/p>\n<p>To be successful at interview, you&#8217;ll need to showcase your abilities. Studying online in your spare time suggests a commitment to self-improvement and fantastic time management skills. Employers also look for people who are passionate about what they do, and our qualifications are a fantastic way to take an in-depth look at the education industry.<\/p>\n<p>Teaching assistants must be able to build good relationships with parents, teachers and children. A placement in a local school can even lead to a full-time job. Getting to know staff will help you to get a feel for the day-to-day environment, which will put you in a great position when applying for a teaching assistant role.<\/p>\n<h2>Adaptable training<\/h2>\n<p>Do you want to change your career, but you&#8217;re&nbsp;worried about how to become a teaching assistant with no experience? Study with&nbsp;Stonebridge College and get the qualifications you need to work in a classroom. Build your confidence, explore your options and prepare for your first interview.<\/p>\n<p>Distance learning makes it possible to design a schedule that works for you.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;the simple way to update your skills, without affecting family life or your full-time job. Complete your course in your own time and impress employers with your knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You&#8217;ll&nbsp;cover topics including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safeguarding children.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The stages of development in children and young people.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Encouraging positive behaviour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting learning activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Working in a team.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Create&nbsp;your perfect career<\/h2>\n<p>We offer a&nbsp;range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/category\/teaching-assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">teaching assistant courses<\/a>, so you can choose a direction that&#8217;s right for you.&nbsp;The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/course\/teaching-assistant-cache-level-3-award-in-supporting-teaching-and-learning-in-schools-qcf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Teaching Assistant: CACHE Level 3&nbsp;Award in Supporting Teaching &amp; Learning in Schools<\/a> is a fantastic place to start, because you do not need a placement for this course. You can maximise your employment prospects by&nbsp;carrying out&nbsp;voluntary work in local schools and making useful contacts.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever you want to take your teaching assistant role, Stonebridge College will be behind you all the way. A dedicated personal tutor will answer your queries and offer advice, while like-minded learners will keep you motivated. Become a teaching assistant with no experience, by&nbsp;beginning a course that will fast-track your training. We help over 2000 students a year to gain a recognised teaching assistant qualification, which is a crucial stepping stone to a successful career.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/course\/teaching-assistant-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Copy-of-SAC-Become-a-Scientist-without-A-Levels-3.png\" alt=\"Stonebridge - Become a Teaching Assistant - Enrol Today\" width=\"619\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Copy-of-SAC-Become-a-Scientist-without-A-Levels-3.png 619w, https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Copy-of-SAC-Become-a-Scientist-without-A-Levels-3-300x121.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For anyone passionate about working with children, a career in the education sector is both rewarding and convenient: Positions are local. 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