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Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, daytime on a flexible schedule.

The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Student Loans may be available if you are 19 or over and hold a Level 3 qualification. The course takes around six months to complete.

You'll develop leadership, mentoring, coaching, and reflective practice skills. Units cover how to support learning at a senior level, how to plan for others, and how to apply different approaches to teaching and learning. You'll finish with the NCFE Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges.

Who this course is for

This Level 4 qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college workforce.

Entry requirements

All applications will be reviewed on an individual basis. If you have experience or previous knowledge that will support your application please remember to include it. Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop leadership skills for use in a school or college setting.
  • You'll apply mentoring and coaching techniques to support colleagues and learners.
  • You'll use reflective practice to evaluate and improve your own teaching.
  • You'll explore different approaches and schools of thought in education.
  • You'll plan and develop courses of action for yourself and others.
  • You'll build and present a portfolio of evidence drawn from your workplace.
  • You'll tackle complex, broadly-defined problems in a learning environment.

How you will learn

You'll study mainly through an online virtual learning environment called Google Classroom, which you can access from work, home, or the centre. Your assessor will visit to gather evidence of your work products to support your written assignments. You'll also receive access to an online portfolio account. There are no workplace observations required. Applications are reviewed individually, and prior experience in a school or college role is expected.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant, takes on a more independent role in the classroom.
  • Learning Mentor, supports students with barriers to learning and engagement.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works with pupils who need additional help.
  • Teaching Assistant, applies advanced skills in a school or college setting.
  • Cover Supervisor, manages a class independently in a teacher's absence.
  • Curriculum Support Officer, helps develop and deliver learning programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, the next step if you want to move toward a full teaching role.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those aiming to qualify as a teacher.
  • Level 4 Award in Education and Training, a shorter qualification if you want to focus on a specific aspect of teaching practice.
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