Teaching Assistant Training

Nationally Recognised Qualifications for Teaching Assistants
Delivered via Home Study/Distance Learning or Work Based Learning 

If you want to obtain a qualification that is nationally recognised by schools and Local Authorities, which proves both your knowledge and occupational competence as a teaching/learning support assistant then look no further.

The qualifications we offer are the national standards developed by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA); they are accredited by City and Guilds and are suitable for those working as a teaching/learning support assistant within a first, primary or secondary school setting. They are on the new national QCF framework, which replaced NVQs for Teaching Assistants earlier this year.

Our Delivery

We deliver our courses via distance learning internationally. We also offer enhanced distance learning, including school visits to those located in the Yorkshire region, and can offer this in other areas to larger cohorts of learners.

• Friendly and professional one to one support and advice from your course tutor by phone and email, throughout your qualification
• Qualification text book  (provided hard copy) covering all of the knowledge requirements you will need to know
• Simple workbooks (provided electronically) to complete against the qualification standards
• Face to face visits from your assessor at your school to support you with your qualification if selecting the enhanced distance learning delivery mode

Our Qualifications

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools This qualification is suitable for those working as teaching assistant/learning support assistant in any type of school. It is most suitable for experienced teaching assistants who contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities. The syllabus covers all subjects required for a general/advanced teaching assistant role including safeguarding, child development, supporting positive behaviour, communication with children and adults and more. This qualification is available for just £675 via distance learning. For further information on specific course content and delivery please open the course flyer to the right.	Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Flyer (.pdf, 91KB) (opens in new window)
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools This qualification is suitable for those working as a specialist or general teaching/learning support assistant in any type of school. The syllabus covers all subjects required for a general/advanced teaching assistant role, plus specialist optional units such as; supporting children with special education needs, providing bilingual support, and team leading/people management, for those that wish to specialise in a particular area. This qualification is available for just £830 via distance learning. For further information on specific course content and delivery please open the course flyer to the right.	Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Flyer (.pdf, 117KB) (opens in new window)
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools This qualification is suitable for those working as teaching assistant/learning support assistant in any type of school. It is most suitable for teaching assistants who are new to the role and/or who undertake activities under the guidance of a teacher. The syllabus covers subjects including safeguarding, child development, supporting positive behaviour, communication with children and adults and more. This qualification is available for just £675 via distance learning. For further information on specific course content and delivery please open the course flyer to the right.	Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Flyer (.pdf, 114KB) (opens in new window)
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools This qualification is suitable for those wanting to become a teaching assistant, who are not currently working in a school. This is a knowledge based qualification where you will learn the fundamentals of being a teaching assistant. The course contains 5 units including safeguarding, child development, and understanding schools and their wider context. Once you become employed by a school or can undertake a placement within a school you can complete additional units to achieve the Level 2 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools through a top up route. This qualification is available for just £400. For further information on specific course content and delivery please open the course flyer.	Level 2 Award Support Work in Schools Flyer (.pdf, 86KB) (opens in new window)

Payment Plans

Pay nothing today; you will only be invoiced once you have started the course, then you can pay in 3 simple monthly payments. If your school is paying for the course just let us know when you enrol and we will invoice them.

Key Benefits of our Courses

• They are nationally recognised and valued by schools
• They prove you have occupational competence in your role
• They prove you have attained the relevant knowledge for your role
• Study at home in your own time
• Personal friendly tutor support
• You can enrol at any time of year

Our Credentials/Why study with STAR?

STAR has been delivering qualifications to teaching assistants for over 11 years and is one of the leading training providers in the country in this field.

Our programmes are externally quality assured by our awarding body City and Guilds and by quality standard assessors. We hold a number of quality standards including the Training Quality Standard with the specialisim Children’s Workforce in Schools, proving the effectiveness of our delivery.

All of our tutors are qualified trainers and have experience of working in schools, many are ex primary and secondary school teachers.

If you wish to enrol or would like further advice please contact us by email on star@star-tc.co.uk or phone on 01904 612 231.

STAR (Training and Consultancy) Ltd actively promotes and supports equality of opportunity for all, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age, political or religious beliefs.

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