Teaching Assistant Diploma Level 3

Course Description

If you want to develop your Teaching Assistant skills so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.

The Distance Learning Teaching Assistant course consists of a number of modules and each one relates to a particular aspect that is important and relevant to the role of a teaching assistant.

The modules are organised into two groups:   Mandatory modules - There are five of these within the Teaching Assistant course, all of these need to be completed. They are: Provide support for learning activities, Support children’s development, Help to keep children safe, Contribute to positive relationships, Provide effective support for your colleagues

Optional modules - There are a number of these to choose from and two of these must be selected. They are: Use information and communication technology to support pupils’ learning, Support a child with disabilities or special educational needs, Support children and young people’s play, Provide displays

In total, seven of these must be completed to achieve the Teaching Assistant course Diploma. Each module within the Teaching Assistant course contains a number of sections relating to different aspects of the overall topic with which it is concerned. Each section of the Teaching Assistant course contains both descriptive text and a range of questions that are designed to test and help you demonstrate your understanding of the material covered.

Starting salaries for Teaching Assistants range from around £11,000 to £16,000. A Higher Level Teaching Assistant could earn up to £18,000 a year. A fully-qualified FE Teacher can earn between £22,000 and £33,000 a year. - C&Q Qualification Guide 2009.

Previous Knowledge Required

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Support

You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months.  All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course.

You will be provided with the telephone number for your dedicated Student Support Team who will be available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

There is a mixture of question types requiring a range of responses throughout this Teaching Assistant course, including: descriptive answers or the completion of practical activities. If you are currently working with children the activities may be used in support of your particular role, however, if you are not actively working with children at present, you will find that wherever possible the questions are structured to provide you with alternative means of answering them. You may find it profitable to approach the head of one of your local schools, to explain what you are doing and to see whether there are any opportunities for you to gain experience by helping out in the school on a purely voluntary basis.