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Introduction to Helping in Schools - Level 1
Course details
Course code
Q00011648Course date
Number of classes
8 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Tracey ShackleFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Ann Tayler Children's Centre (Hackney)1-13 Triangle Road
Off Westgate Street
Hackney
E8 3RP
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you鈥檙e not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course will give you information about working as a teaching assistant (also known as a classroom assistant, a pupil support assistant, a teacher's aide, or abbreviated as a TA) and how you can provide support to teachers by providing teaching and learning support in whatever way possible.
On this introductory course, you will gain an overview of how to provide confident and effective support in schools. The knowledge gained could also help you with your own children鈥檚 learning at home. It aims to give you an understanding of routes into different areas within the sector and we will briefly look at the skills you will need to progress.
We will explore the national curriculum of England, and all the different skills that are learnt through play. We will explore strategies for teaching literacy and numeracy and how this can be effective using digital research and paired mini-teach exercises. We will look at children's social, emotional, and behavioural development in education as well as disability and working in special needs education.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and contribute to the group discussion, receive continual verbal feedback alongside the written marking of your work, and be encouraged to support each other in your learning. By the end of the course, you would have gained knowledge and skills necessary to progress onto the next stage of learning.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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