Teaching Assistant Certification Level 2

What’s Covered in the Course?

Have a look at just some of the material covered within the 20 modules:

• An overview of what a teaching assistant is, their role in a classroom and how the role is evolving;
• An understanding of the school system as a whole, including management hierarchy, national curriculum and the various types of schools found within the UK;
• How to provide the best support – best practices, class preparation, understanding and dealing with student behaviour and how to create learning environments;
• Legal issues in the classroom, such as school policies, ensuring child welfare, health and safety rules and regulations and student confidentiality;
• How to improve literacy and numeracy, including alternative tools, the importance of the National Curriculum and how teaching assistants can support teachers in these areas;
• How to provide assistance to students with learning disabilities and inclusive learning strategies;
• A focus on integrating ESL children, building effective learning environments and understanding the challenges that these students may have;
• Behaviour management, including proactive solutions, how to encourage personal development and understanding these negative behaviours;
• An overview of parental engagement, focusing on why it is important, common barriers and how it can improve lifelong learning;
• Curriculum delivery under the direction of the teacher, including understanding different learning styles, the role of the teaching assistant in activity planning and delivery, working efficiently and as part of a team and relationship building.