Teaching Assistant Course This course is designed for people who either are, or wish to become, a teaching assistant. Teaching assistants carry out a range of practical & administrative tasks, working under the direction of the class teacher. They aid in the supervision & support of children’s educational & social development. In doing this they are helping to make more time available for the teacher to teach. Teaching assistants help promote effective learning & teaching both in & out of the classroom, ultimately contributing to & strengthening the development & wellbeing of children. These essential helpers carry out tasks delegated to them by teachers & refer back to teachers on issues requiring professional expertise. The teaching assistant is able to contribute in four main areas: • Supporting the Teacher • Supporting the Pupil • Supporting the School • Supporting the Curriculum What Can I Do After Taking This Course? Our teaching assistant & training courses & qualifications help you take steps to further your career in teaching support. Become a teaching assistant. After successfully completing this course, you could apply for a teaching assistant position within a nursery, infant or junior school, special school, secondary school or independent school, earning up to £18, 000*/year. If you are already working as a teaching assistant, you could be eligible for a pay increase. Study for a foundation degree. If you wish to attend university & obtain a degree, you may be able to study for a foundation degree. Build your career. If you wish to increase your responsibilities & build your career, you could continue with further teaching assistant qualifications to become anything from a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to a Teacher. * Source: Payscale.com, Sept 2012.