Teaching Assistant - ST0454

Mode of study

Unspecified

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths grade 9 - 4 and GCSE English grade 9 - 4. You should be employed, or have an employer willing to sponsor you. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by a team of expert Tutors and Work Based Assessors

Course Code

AP3TAA1P/1

Duration

Location

Work-Based

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

You will sit various assessments throughout the course, alongside an endpoint assessment at the end of the programme.

About the course

The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to support teachers and help children reach their full potential in the classroom. The course covers child development, classroom management, and instructional support techniques. Apprentices learn to assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, provide individual and group support to students, and manage classroom behavior effectively. The apprenticeship also includes training in safeguarding and special educational needs (SEN) support, ensuring that apprentices are well-equipped to contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Career options

Full-time employment. Upon completion, you can also progress to a higher level apprenticeship or qualification.

Career progression is excellent for apprentices, and over the course of their careers, those with an Apprenticeship earn on average, £100,000 more than those without. (A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Apprenticeships and Other Vocational Qualifications, University of Sheffield, 2007)

Course Content - What will I learn?

Support teaching and learning; assist with lesson planning; support children with special needs; classroom management techniques.

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