Becoming a Teaching Assistant Part 1

Teaching Assistants play a vital role in modern education. From supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy, to helping children with additional learning needs thrive in the classroom, effective Teaching Assistants make a genuine difference to pupil progress, confidence and wellbeing. 

What does this Becoming a Teaching Assistant online course cover?

This comprehensive online course has been designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in the core responsibilities, expectations and practical skills required to work successfully as a Teaching Assistant in today’s schools. Whether you are considering a career in education, looking to gain employment as a Teaching Assistant, or wanting to strengthen your existing classroom practice, this course will help you develop the confidence and understanding needed to support teaching and learning effectively. 

Throughout the course, learners will explore: 

• The core duties, responsibilities and professional expectations of a Teaching Assistant 
• The different Teaching Assistant levels and how responsibilities vary across roles 
• How Teaching Assistants support classroom learning and pupil progress 
• Effective strategies for supporting literacy and numeracy development 
• Differentiation, inclusion and adapting support for individual pupil needs 
• Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 
• The role of interventions and booster sessions in improving outcomes 
• Encouraging independence, resilience and pupil confidence Working effectively alongside teachers and other professionals 
• The course combines practical classroom insight with clear guidance and real-world application, making it highly relevant for both aspiring and existing practitioners.

At the end of this course you will understand: 

• What the core duties and responsibilities of a T/A are 
• How they help and support the class teacher and the students 
• How they are used to help support children with Additional Learning Needs or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (ALN and SEND) 

This course is ideal for Individuals considering a career as a Teaching Assistant or existing Teaching Assistants wishing to strengthen their practice. It would also be beneficial for school support staff seeking professional development and parents, volunteers or career changers interested in working within education.