Level 2 Digital Technologies With Level 2 Introduction to Teaching Assistant Certificate.

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Course Eligibility

  • Must be unemployed or on a low income (less than £20,319)
  • Can be in receipt of a benefit or not (UC/JSA/ESA)
  • A UK resident for 3 years or more
  • Aged 19 or older on or before 31 August 2024
  • Must not be in any other form of education or training course 
  • Must have access to internet and either a laptop or PC
  • The programme is NOT available in the following regions: Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool, West and South Yorkshire, North of Tyne, Tees Valley, Cambridge and Peterborough, Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, The Black Country & Coventry. 

Course Description

This is a 2 week remote course. You will learn from home with guidance from a tutor via a Microsoft Teams meeting.

You must have access to a laptop or computer.

You will have a live session with a tutor (10am – 4pm) We do have some flexibility for school runs.

Units Covered:

  • Exploring new and emerging technologies.
  • How technology impacts society and how to create it.
  • Cybersecurity and how to maintain it.
  • Digital Skills career progression, how it’s valued by employers.

Once you have completed the Digital Technologies side of the course, we will issue a voucher code via email which allows you to log in anytime to complete the Teaching Assistant section of the course at your own pace.

You must complete the Level 2 Digital course first.

Teaching Assistant Units:

Have a look at just some of the material covered within the 20 modules:

An overview of what a teaching assistant is, their role in a classroom and how the role is evolving;
An understanding of the school system as a whole, including management hierarchy, national curriculum and the various types of schools found within the UK;
How to provide the best support – best practices, class preparation, understanding and dealing with student behaviour and how to create learning environments;
Legal issues in the classroom, such as school policies, ensuring child welfare, health and safety rules and regulations and student confidentiality;
How to improve literacy and numeracy, including alternative tools, the importance of the National Curriculum and how teaching assistants can support teachers in these areas;
How to provide assistance to students with learning disabilities and inclusive learning strategies;
A focus on integrating ESL children, building effective learning environments and understanding the challenges that these students may have;
Behaviour management, including proactive solutions, how to encourage personal development and understanding these negative behaviours;
An overview of parental engagement, focusing on why it is important, common barriers and how it can improve lifelong learning;
Curriculum delivery under the direction of the teacher, including understanding different learning styles, the role of the teaching assistant in activity planning and delivery.

You must complete an enrolment before you can start the course. This will be booked with you upon a successful booking of the course. 

Course Overview

Course Start Date:
04/11/2024
Start Time:
10:00 AM
End Time:
04:00 PM
Course Duration:
2 Weeks
Difficulty Level:
intermediate
Registration Deadline:
30/10/2024
Induction Date:
Course Location:
Online Event

Registration has passed – if you cannot find a course currently, feel free to contact us

Course Location:
Online
Course ID:
Course Tags:
Digital Skills, Non Dev

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