Course at a glance
- course timescale: six months
- Next start date(s): on application
- Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus and
onsite
- Who it's for: Adult Learner 19+, Employer
Is this course for me?
This course is for those who are working in a primary or
secondary school classroom and who want to gain a formal
qualification. It furthers career prospects and opens up
opportunities to a more diverse and responsible classroom role.
What will I study?
This course is aimed at recognising and developing the
professional status of this important role in schools. You will
cover all the key elements needed for this profession, including
supporting pupils, colleagues and learning activities, as well as
helping with resources and records. You will also address the
challenges of the modern classroom by covering the management of
pupil behaviour, literacy and numeracy and ICT support. While on
the course, you must gain some experience of working at a school
for at least two days a week to enable you to gather evidence,
addressing all seven units.
Subjects:
- Contribute to positive relationships
- Help to Keep Children Safe
- Provide Displays
- Provide effective support for your colleagues
- Provide Support for Learning Activities
- Support Children's Development
- Support Literacy and Numeracy Activities
What can I do next?
This can lead to the Teaching Assistants Advanced Certificate
NVQ Level 3, or you can begin the process of qualifying as a
primary school teacher by joining our Access to Higher Education
(Education Studies) course. For more information or to apply for
the Supporting Teaching courses please call The Skills People on
0800 977 8748 or visit www.theskillspeople.org
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have a language and numeracy assessment and
interview. Applicants should have taken the Department for Schools
Children and Families (DCSF) induction training provided by the
LEA, or an appropriate introductory course. If you do not have
qualifications in English and/or maths you will be supported in
gaining this as part of your course.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate
competence in each unit. Evidence will be gathered from the work
place and students are assessed in various ways, including
assignments, presentations, projects and classroom observations.
Students have access to a personal tutor to discuss progress and to
help them plan their studies.
What will it cost?
Course fee: A contribution of £50 from
your school
Please note: For courses longer than one year, the
fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2010-2011
only.