Learning together to be the best we can be.
Working in partnership with apprentice provider, Waterton Academy Trust, we are pleased to be able to offer an exciting professional development opportunity for anyone in a TA or similar role who is looking to develop and improve their practice and enhance their own future career opportunities.
Studying with us, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification (2xA Level equivalent), learn alongside a group of colleagues and have the support of an experienced tutor, in addition to a school based mentor to support you through your professional studies.
Teaching assistants play a vital role in supporting pupils to reach their full potential. Our programme of learning helps you to provide the best possible education for the pupils in your care. You will explore educational theories and strategies, taken from the latest educational research, and you will have the opportunity to apply any new learning back in your setting.
The cost of the programme is £7000 - free for learners as it is funded by the employer's Apprenticeship levy (there may be a nominal charge of 5% for employers that do not pay the levy or once the levy has been used).
Over 18 months, learners study the following modules (face to face training modules over 8 half-terms):
Learners will be supported to develop a portfolio of evidence, with tasks set from each delivery session which allow learners to apply their learning back in the classroom through their off-the-job training time.
Once all learning is complete, an End Point Assessment is arranged. This is made up of an observation and a professional discussion, and is supported by the portfolio.
To join the course, learners need the following:
* As this course is the equivalent standard to 2 A Level qualifications, a good grasp of the English language is required to access the written content and expectations of the course.