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Advanced Diploma in Teaching Assistant QLS Level 7
Course at QLS Level 7
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Online
Course Duration 620 Hours
Entry Requirements There are no particular entry requirements
Start Date Ongoing
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Course Fee: £ 99.9

Teaching Assistant Course

Looking for a flexible teaching assistant course you can take in your spare time? Enrol online with Oxford Home Study Centre, for the chance to boost your career prospects with our exclusive online courses. We specialise in flexible teaching assistant courses online, ideal for busy candidates with no fixed study schedules. Each of our teaching assistant training courses comes complete with all study aids and materials are included in the initial fee. This self-paced course is conducted over a series of 17 modules, covering such topics as assessing students’ performance, working in a classroom setting, supporting children with special educational needs, how to deal with difficult situations, developing communication skills and how to create a safe learning environment. Enjoy the freedom to study from any location at your own pace, with full tutor support available on-demand. 

OHSC Teaching Assistant Course Looking for a flexible teaching assistant course you can take in your spare time? Enrol online with Oxford Home Study Centre, for the chance to boost your career prospects with our exclusive online courses. We specialise in flexible teaching assistant courses online, ideal for busy candidates with no fixed study schedules. Each of our teaching assistant training courses comes complete with all study aids and materials are included in the initial fee. This self-paced course is conducted over a series of 17 modules, covering such topics as assessing students’ performance, working in a classroom setting, supporting children with special educational needs, how to deal with difficult situations, developing communication skills and how to create a safe learning environment. Enjoy the freedom to study from any location at your own pace, with full tutor support available on-demand. 

Why Study Teaching Assistant Skills?

Careers in education are nothing like the usual 9-to-5 grind. There’s something uniquely satisfying and inspiring about dedicating your time to the betterment of others. Teaching assistants are hired to support pupils of all ages throughout their education. They help them get to grips with the curriculum, develop essential interpersonal skills and overcome personal challenges. Ultimately, they play a role of immense importance in creating and maintaining a safe, productive and comfortable classroom environment. Answering directly to teachers and senior support staff, teaching assistants perform a wide range of educational and clerical duties. In return, talented teaching assistants take home excellent pay and enjoy the same extended annual holidays as teachers. Whether starting from scratch or looking to take your career as a TA to the next level, this Level 7 Teaching Assistant Skills Diploma comes highly recommended.

Oxford Home Study Centre specialises in flexible and affordable online training opportunities for distance learning.  Our most advanced Teaching Assistant Skills Diploma takes place over a series of 17 in-depth modules, which complete with online assessments in multiple choice format:

  • Unit 1 - Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
  • Unit 2 - Working in the School
  • Unit 3 - Working in the Classroom
  • Unit 4 - Assessing a Student's Performance
  • Unit 5 - Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs
  • Unit 6 - Supporting Children with Autism
  • Unit 7 - Supporting Children with Dyslexia
  • Unit 8 - Supporting Children With ADHD
  • Unit 9 - Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Unit 10 - Dealing with Difficult Situations
  • Unit 11 - Personal Professional Development
  • Unit 12 - Speaking with Confidence
  • Unit 13 - Understanding Body Language
  • Unit 14 - Developing Communication Skills
  • Unit 15 - Active Listening Skills
  • Unit 16 - Managing Time
  • Unit 17 - Stress Management

Oxford Home Study offers some free certificate courses in Teaching Assistant. Explore now on our website. 

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

Most teaching assistant pursue a position as a TA as a lifelong profession.  One that combines generous pay with a wide variety of additional perks and privileges.  Elsewhere, some become teaching assistants with the goal of eventually becoming fully qualified teachers.  With demand for talented teaching assistants at an all-time high, there’s never been a better time to get started. Ideal for newcomers and experienced TAs alike, this endorsed Level 7 Teaching Assistant Skills Diploma could be just the thing to help you take that next big step.

Who Should Take This Course?

At Oxford Home Study Centre, we provide flexible and accessible distance learning opportunities for ambitious candidates from all backgrounds. This popular Level 7 TA Diploma was created with the following applicants in mind:

  • Newcomers with no prior knowledge or experience
  • Established teaching assistants looking to improve their skills
  • Anyone who works in an educational setting of any kind
  • Those who work with or support children as part of their profession
  • Candidates interested in careers supporting children with special needs
  • Jobseekers working on their CVs and employment prospects

Start your Teaching Assistant Skills Diploma today, or contact our student support team anytime 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.