Introduction to Teaching Assistant Role in Schools
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Course code: PlaceholderTA
On this course you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant, as well as gaining an understanding of other roles working with children.
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We run the introduction to Teaching Assistant courses throughout the year. If there are no sessions available or none that suit your availability, please register your interest here. Please apply for this holding course and we will be in touch when the dates are confirmed. Please contact us here : adulteducation@wokingham.gov.uk to find out more or to let us know what other courses you may be interested in.
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Fees and concessions
total fee for this course: £40.00.
the full tuition fee for this course: £40.00 (concessions free) .
What this is about
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<li>Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant, as well as gaining an understanding of other roles working with children.</li>
<li>Gain confidence in applying to roles in schools and employability skills.</li>
<li>Further your understanding of safeguarding in relation to schools</li>
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<p><strong>Course Features</strong></p>
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<li>5 sessions of 2 hours each</li>
<li>Classroom based, interactive sessions, discussing topics with your tutor and with other learners.</li>
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Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications
<p>Course for people looking to start working with children in schools in a Teaching Assistant role</p>
What next
<p>You will have learnt about the work of a teaching assistant and some of the skills and knowledge employers are looking for when recruiting:</p>
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<li>Explore your own strengths and weaknesses in terms of applying for roles in schools</li>
<li>Understand more about different roles working in schools</li>
<li>Support to start applying effectively for roles in schools</li>
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<p>After the course you will be able to:</p>
<p>• Enrol on an accredited Teaching Assistant or English/Maths course<br />
• Enrol on Employability or other work related course<br />
• Apply for work or volunteer opportunities</p>