Derby College Group offers a range of high-quality teacher assistant and learner support training programmes. Our Academy of Professional Education is continually considered to be outstanding in ensuring trainees achieve positive destinations by progressing into education roles, the world of work and further study. Are you ready to take your first steps to a new career supporting children, young people and/or adults to make good progress with their education? Is the time now right for you to build your career? This new ‘Step Into’ programme will provide you with a useful insight into educational support, the rewards it can bring and the career routes available. You will be prepared and ready for your next steps towards a full qualification in Learning Support and an exciting and challenging career. The programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to support learning across a range of educational institutions. Course content includes:Building confidence, interview skills and employabilityHow to gain a placement in a school or college so you can take the next step towards your careerDeveloping study skills and getting used to writing againKeeping children and young people safeEducational policy and proceduresSEND support and ways of workingTheory and models of reflective practiceIdentifying and engaging with continuing professional developmentAn introduction to virtual learning environmentsDeveloping your maths and English with BKSBWhat are the benefits to you? Specific skills Knowledge of specific educational policy applicable to the roleTransferable skills Interview and employability skillsEnglish, maths and digital skillsDeveloping effective communication with other professionalsReflective practiceBuilding resilienceCollaborative working
Entry requirements
An interest in working in an educational setting to enhance learning or support the development of pupils and/or studentsA desire to succeed and become a qualified Teaching Assistant or Educational Support Worker
