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Teaching Assistant Advanced Diploma QLS Level 5
Course at QLS Level 5
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Online Learning
Course Duration 450 Hours
Entry Requirements No Entry Requirements
Start Date Ongoing
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Level 5 Teaching Assistant Course Online

Interested in a rewarding career in education?  Looking for a flexible teaching assistant training program to suit your busy schedule?  Sign up for this exclusive Level 5 Teaching Assistant Course Online and your success story starts right now!  Oxford Home Study Centre specialises in endorsed Teaching Assistant Training Online, open to ambitious candidates worldwide with no experience necessary.  Study the roles and responsibilities of the teaching assistant at an advanced level, learning what it’s really like to work in a classroom environment and make a vital contribution to pupils’ performance.  Course content also covers health and safety in the classroom, continuous professional development, how to support pupils with special educational needs and so much more besides.  Build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to pursue a rewarding career in education, as you work your way towards advanced Level 5 Teacher Assistant Certification.  Enrol online in just a few clicks, or contact a member of our student support team anytime for more information.

Why Study Teaching Assistant Skills?

Teaching assistants play a role of unique importance in educational environments worldwide.  Working alongside teachers and senior support staff, teaching assistants take ownership of a variety of important responsibilities.  From monitoring pupils’ performance to addressing behavioural issues in the classroom to organising workshops and filling in for teachers in their absence, every day brings new challenges for the professional teaching assistant.  For those who make it, a job as a TA can open the door to any number of incredible career opportunities worldwide. If you get a kick out of helping others succeed and consider yourself to be the ultimate multitasker, a career as a teaching assistant could be right up your street.  It’s a fulfilling and financially rewarding journey that starts with a single step - why not take yours right now? 

Our most advanced Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma is designed to prime the most ambitious candidates for successful careers in education.  Enjoy expert tutor support throughout your studies, as you explore the fascinating world of the teaching assistant over a series of seven modules:

Module 1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant

The course begins by presenting candidates with a detailed overview of the profession, focusing on the most important duties and responsibilities of the teaching assistant.  The personal qualities and characteristics of effective teaching assistants are also discussed, along with the contribution the TA makes to both the education and the wider development of pupils of all ages.

Module 2. Working in the School

Module two introduces candidates to the realities of working in an educational environment, along with common challenges and issues encountered as a teaching assistant.  Course content also touches upon the national curriculum, several key clerical responsibilities overseen by the teaching assistant and the importance of approaching the job with a positive and optimistic attitude.

Module 3. Working in the Classroom

A more focused exploration of the classroom environment follows in module three, in which candidates consider the importance of balancing approachability with assertiveness.  A detailed overview of both the National Numeracy Strategy and the National Literacy Strategy is also provided, while discussing the role of the teaching assistant in ensuring the current curriculum is delivered.

Module 4. Assessing Students’ Performance

Module four provides helpful tips and guidelines for monitoring and measuring the performance of pupils.  Some of the most common types of examinations and tests in a typical classroom setting are discussed, along with the importance of assessing pupils’ performance in both an individual and group-work capacity.

Module 5. Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs

Candidates are then provided with a detailed introduction to special educational needs in the classroom, along with the steps that must be taken to support pupils with a variety of special educational needs.  Course content outlines the importance of tailoring the support and assistance provided by the TA to suit the unique needs of each individual pupil.

Module 6. Personal Professional Development

Module six focuses on the value of pursuing continuous development as a teaching assistant, in which candidates learn how to take their TA careers to the next level.  Course content also covers the characteristics of the effective personal development plan, along with professionalism, proactivity and motivation as the cornerstones of successful TA services.

Module 7. Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Concluding the course, module seven examines the role of the teaching assistant in creating and maintaining a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning environment.  Several key health and safety considerations are presented and discussed, along with tips for identifying potential risks in a classroom setting and the importance of always leading by example.

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Paying in Instalments: £640(interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £160

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £40

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £540

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Professional teaching assistants gain access to a broad and dynamic job market, both at home in the UK and overseas. TAs play a role of unique importance at primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and special education environments worldwide.  The result of which is strong and consistent demand for qualified candidates, in both public and private educational settings alike. While some enjoy life-long careers as professional teaching assistants, others use their position to fast-track their journey to becoming a qualified teacher.  Expect to earn approximately £20,000 as a newly-qualified teaching assistant, depending on location and experience.

Who Should Take This Course?

Oxford Home Study Centre is proud to welcome ambitious and enthusiastic candidates from all over the world.  This fully endorsed Level 5 Teaching Assistant Diploma may prove of particular interest to the following applicants:

  • Newcomers with no TA background or experience
  • School admin staff looking to broaden their outlook
  • Teaching assistants looking to improve their skills
  • Anyone with an interest in a career in education
  • Candidates who enjoy working with children
  • Jobseekers working on their CVs and employability

Enrolment is open 365 days a year, making now the perfect time to sign up and get started.  Submit your application online in just a few clicks, or contact a member of the team at Oxford Home Study Centre for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most schools and academic institutions impose minimum entry requirements of GCSEs grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths.  It is not strictly necessary to have a formal degree in teaching or a similar qualification to become a teaching assistant, but applicants will be expected to provide evidence of a relevant and appropriate educational background.

The of role of the teaching assistant is varied and multi-disciplined, encompassing everything from basic administrative tasks to playing a direct role in the education of pupils of all ages.  Flexibility and adaptability are therefore essential, as is patience and a natural problem-solving attitude.  Of course, you also need to have a genuine passion for working with and supporting children.

We offer a variety of entry-level courses that can be taken for free, which include all study aids and learning materials as standard. Free courses that could prove helpful in pursuit of a career as a teaching assistant.

Each of our courses comes with a suggestion of a recommended study hours, though there are no fixed study schedules or deadlines imposed. All learners are free to complete their courses as quickly or gradually as they like, which can be anything from a few days to several months. The more hours you dedicate to your course weekly, the faster you will be able to complete it.