Course Description
This qualification will allow you to achieve higher level teaching assistant status to reach your next level. It is fully flexible and can be completed at a pace that suits you. Upon completion, you will be deemed to be a higher-level teaching assistant and will be equipped to teach classes on your own and provide cover when required.
Delivery:
- The program can be completed in a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 1 year, with an estimated study time of around 87 hours.
- Learners are allowed two attempts to meet the criteria.
- Feedback on assignments will be provided in writing within 7 working days of submission.
- A designated line manager, supervisor, or qualified individual is required to provide formal testimonies.
- Certificates will be issued upon achievement.
- Upon enrollment, each participant will be assigned an instructor who will assess and provide feedback on their assignments.
Modules Covered
- Understanding of Higher Level Teaching
- Child Development
- Awareness of Children with SEN
- Promoting Positive Behaviour
- Supporting Individuals
- Positive Relationships
- Curriculum Planning
- Specialist Support
Accreditation
TQUK Accredited
Benefits
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 Qualification
Core Skills to be Developed:
- Understand the higher-level Teaching assistant role
- Child development and welfare
- Awareness of special educational needs
- Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people
- Providing support for individual learners and small groups
- Developing skills to promote positive working relationships
- Curriculum planning delivery and assessment
Ensure full competence as a Teaching Assistant!
Eligibility
This course is fully funded by your employer and is available to anyone who falls within the eligibility requirements below:
- Must be working within a current Teaching Assistant role
- Achievement of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or indication of fundamental proficiency through completion of a skills assessment scan is required.
- Must have GCSE in Maths and English
- (Recommended) Individuals with extensive experience as a TA, but lacking formal qualifications, may still be considered based on their experience (with a minimum of 5 years). A letter of confirmation from the school is necessary in such cases.
