Teaching Assistant Complete Course

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Overview

Become an accomplished, confident classroom assistant with a specific focus on supporting SEN students with this accredited online course. The Complete Teaching Assistant Course is taught by expert instructors, with modules covering teaching fundamentals, practical classroom methodologies and how to provide support to children with special educational needs, dyslexia and ADHD.

The Complete Teaching Assistant Course is delivered through engaging, informative video lessons, PDF handouts, practical exercises and automated assessments. You will learn knowledge and expertise in understanding child development, safeguarding the welfare of children, adapting to physical, sensory and cognitive impairments and reasonable adjustments for pupils on the autistic spectrum. You also gain broader, transferable skills in professional classroom management and communication.

Teaching Assistant Course Design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

Video lessons
Online study materials
Mock exams
Multiple-choice assessment

Method of Assessment

To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.

In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.

Certification

CPD Certification from Thames College

After successfully completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from Thames College, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.

Why study this Teaching Assistant Course?

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge. The Teaching Assistant Course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Course Curriculum

Teaching Assistant
	Module 01: Teaching Assistant Overview	00:23:00
	Module 02: Professional Developments for a TA	00:29:00
	Module 03: Working with the School and Its Policies	00:26:00
	Module 04: Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring	00:25:00
	Module 05: Providing the Best Learning Environment	00:20:00
	Module 06: Learn to Implement ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Development Processes as a TA	00:16:00
	Module 07: Child Development and the SEN Support	00:18:00
	Module 08: Understanding Behaviour & Relationships as a TA	00:21:00
	Module 09: Experienced TAs Maintain Strong Communications with the Students	00:16:00
	Module 10: Career Prospects for TAs in the UK	00:25:00
SEN Teaching
	Module 01: Special Education Needs (SEN) An Overview	00:08:00
	Module 02: SEN Support	00:12:00
	Module 03: High Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN	00:09:00
	Module 04: SEN Teaching Methodologies	00:20:00
	Module 05: Communication and Interaction	00:16:00
	Module 06: Cognition and Learning	00:20:00
	Module 07: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties	00:11:00
	Module 08: Sensory or Physical Needs	00:15:00
	Module 09: Working in Partnership	00:09:00
Autism Awareness
	Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)	00:25:00
	Learning Difficulties Related to Autism	00:23:00
	Autism Diagnosis	00:16:00
	Module 04: Cognitive Approaches in Autism	00:17:00
	Module 05: Dealing with Autistic Individuals	00:22:00
	Module 06: Other Considerations for Dealing with Autistic Individuals	00:19:00
	Module 07: Engagement in Autism Awareness	00:13:00
ADHD Awareness
	Module 01: Introduction to ADHD	00:13:00
	Module 02: ADHD in Young and Adults	00:19:00
	Module 03: ADHD in Family Settings	00:12:00
	Module 04: ADHD in Educational Settings and Parent Training	00:19:00
	Module 05: ADHD and Attention Difficulties	00:15:00
	Module 06: Cognitive Approaches in ADHD	00:16:00
	Module 07: The Organisation of Care for ADHD	00:21:00
Dyslexia
	Module 01: Introduction to Dyslexia	00:18:00
	Module 02: Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties	00:18:00
	Module 03: Dyslexia in the School	00:23:00
	Module 04: Cognitive Approaches in Dyslexia	00:16:00
	Module 05: Law for Dyslexia	00:14:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Teaching Assistant Complete Course	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Teaching Assistant Complete Course	00:20:00
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