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Free Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course in Worksop

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course in Worksop. Classes run at Nottinghamshire Training Group, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 24 months. You'll study how to support teaching and learning in schools and colleges. Topics include understanding learner needs, supporting curriculum delivery, and developing your own professional practice. The course suits anyone working toward a role in education support.

You'll finish with the NCFE Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges.

Who this course is for

Learners who wish to pursue a career in teaching and supporting in schools or colleges

Entry requirements

To enrol on a Level 2 course you will need at least a level 1 qualification in maths and English, although this may depend on the employer. Employers are looking for candidates who have a passion for working with children and young people. You need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to learn

What you will learn

  • You'll develop strategies to support individual learners with different needs.
  • You'll learn how to assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
  • You'll understand how to promote positive behaviour in the classroom.
  • You'll explore safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep learners safe.
  • You'll build knowledge of curriculum frameworks used in schools and colleges.
  • You'll develop your own reflective practice and professional skills.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is part-time and spread across two years, giving you time to apply what you cover. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observations in a school or college setting, and a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge in practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottinghamshire Training Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Teaching Assistant, supports pupils in primary or secondary school classrooms.
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant, takes on greater responsibility for planning and leading sessions.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with learners who need additional help.
  • Learning Mentor, guides and motivates students who need extra encouragement.
  • Cover Supervisor, manages a class when the teacher is absent.
  • Special Educational Needs Support Assistant, works with pupils who have SEND needs.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, a recognised route into teaching roles in further education.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those aiming to qualify as a teacher in schools.
  • Level 5 SEND qualification, for those wanting to specialise in supporting learners with additional needs.
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