Teaching Assistant Complete Course
Course Overview
The Teaching Assistant Complete Course is a practical, career-focused programme designed to prepare you for a dynamic and rewarding role in education. This course covers everything from general teaching principles and pedagogy to special educational needs (SEN), including Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and knowledge to support teachers effectively and enhance student learning outcomes in any classroom.
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Real-World Benefits
This course gives you the practical skills to support teachers in delivering high-quality education, help students with diverse learning needs, and promote inclusive classroom environments. Completing this course can open doors to permanent or temporary teaching assistant positions, improve employability in schools, and enable you to provide essential learning support to children with SEN.
Description
The Teaching Assistant Complete Course provides a comprehensive foundation for working in schools and educational settings. It begins with an introduction to teaching and educational pedagogy, then explores strategies for supporting students with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia. The course equips learners with practical techniques to assist in classroom management, lesson delivery, and individual student support, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact on students’ learning journeys.
Learning Outcomes of this course:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a teaching assistant
- Apply pedagogical principles in the classroom
- Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Understand and assist children with Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia
- Assist in lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Comprehensive and beginner-friendly curriculum
- Flexible online learning for working professionals or parents
- Focus on real classroom skills and SEN support
- Supports career advancement in education support roles
- Combines practical techniques with theory for immediate application
- Comprehensive and beginner-friendly curriculum
- Flexible online learning for working professionals or parents
- Focus on real classroom skills and SEN support
- Supports career advancement in education support roles
- Combines practical techniques with theory for immediate application
Career Path
Upon completing the Teaching Assistant Complete Course, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Here are some potential career paths:
- Teaching Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000 per year
- SEN Teaching Assistant – £20,000 to £28,000 per year
- Learning Support Assistant – £19,000 to £25,000 per year
- Specialist Classroom Support Staff – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
Course Curriculum
| Module 1: Introduction to Teaching | |||
| Understanding the Development of Children and Young Person | 01:00:00 | ||
| Communication and Professional Relationships with Pupils and Family | 01:00:00 | ||
| Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young Person | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 2: Pedagogy | |||
| Chapter (i) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (ii) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (iii) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (iv) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (v) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (vi) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (vii) | 00:30:00 | ||
| Chapter (viii) | 00:30:00 | ||
| Chapter (ix) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (x) | 00:30:00 | ||
| Chapter (xi) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (xii) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (xiii) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (xiv) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Chapter (xv) | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 3: SEN Teaching | |||
| Introduction to Special Educational Needs (SEN) | 00:30:00 | ||
| Understand Constructivism in the Classroom and know your role as a teacher | 01:00:00 | ||
| SEN Code of Practice | 01:00:00 | ||
| Get an understanding on SENCO | 01:00:00 | ||
| Classroom Management Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 00:30:00 | ||
| Physical Difficulties, Sensory Difficulties, Cognitive Impairments of Pupils | 01:00:00 | ||
| How to Deal with Pupils with Autism | 00:30:00 | ||
| Understanding Learning Difficulties | 01:00:00 | ||
| Anger Management Methods for Pupils With Special Needs | 00:30:00 | ||
| Teaching Children with Down Syndrome | 00:30:00 | ||
| Conclusion SEN | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 4: Autism | |||
| Introduction to Autism | 00:20:00 | ||
| Causes and Diagnosis of Autism | 00:45:00 | ||
| Other Conditions Associated with ASD | 01:00:00 | ||
| In-depth Understanding and Dealing with Autistic Behaviour | 01:00:00 | ||
| Socialising and Communication | 00:45:00 | ||
| Choosing Schools | 00:45:00 | ||
| What Should Teachers Do? | 00:30:00 | ||
| Sex Education and Puberty | 00:30:00 | ||
| Interventions: Treatments and Therapies for Autism | 00:45:00 | ||
| Government policies on autism in England | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 5: ADHD | |||
| What is ADHD? | 00:30:00 | ||
| Causes of ADHD | 00:30:00 | ||
| Diagnosing ADHD | 00:30:00 | ||
| Treating ADHD | 00:30:00 | ||
| ADHD and Education | 00:30:00 | ||
| Reasonable Adjustments: ADHD | 01:00:00 | ||
| Adults with ADHD | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 6: Dyslexia | |||
| What is Dyslexia? | 01:00:00 | ||
| Identifying Dyslexia | 00:30:00 | ||
| Co-occurring Conditions | 00:30:00 | ||
| Diagnosing Dyslexia | 00:30:00 | ||
| Creating Dyslexia Friendly Environment | 00:30:00 | ||
| Solutions for Dyslexia | 00:30:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Teaching Assistant Complete Course | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Teaching Assistant Complete Course | 00:20:00 | ||
| Refer a Friend | |||
| Refer a Friend and Claim One Course for FREE | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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