Teaching Assistant Course Level 3

The Learning Environment

Understand the role and responsibilities of the teaching Assistant in a learning environment
Understand how to organise and maintain the learning environment
Know how to plan, prepare and use a variety of resources and materials to support pupil learning
Understand how to keep relevant records of pupil performance and progress and contribute to teacher records and reports
Understand the relevant legislation, policies and procedures which support the health and safety of pupils in the learning environment and know how to keep pupils safe and secure
Know how to deal with emergency and first aid situations
Know how to develop positive relationships with colleagues

Supporting Classroom Practices

Understand the process of growth and development at specific ages
Understand the factors which influence the development and behaviour of pupils
Know how to observe pupil development and behaviour
Understand how to interact and communicate effectively with pupils
Understand the importance of planning, preparation and delivery of learning

Supporting the School

Understand how the school is governed from a local and national perspective
Understand the key legislation and principal Acts affecting school governance
Understand the impact of key health and safety legislation on the role of the teaching Assistant
Understand the key rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee
Understand the implications of key policies for the promotion of Equal Opportunities and Diversity in the learning environment

Supporting Pupils with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs.

Understand the relevant legislation and codes of practice for inclusion that affect provision for pupils with disabilities or special educational needs
Know how to encourage pupils with disabilities or special educational needs to participate in activities
Know how to provide support to pupils with disabilities or special educational needs and their families according to the procedures of the setting
Understand the principles of the partnership approach in working with the families of pupils with disabilities or special educational needs.

Supporting Literacy and Numeracy

Know about a range of strategies to support literacy and numeracy in the classroom
Know how to support literacy and numeracy activities using a range of strategies and resources
Understand how pupils develop literacy and numeracy skills
Understand the national strategies and school policies for literacy and numeracy

Supporting the use of Information and Communication Technology

Be able to prepare ICT resources for use in teaching and learning
Understand how to support the use of ICT resources for teaching and learning
Understand how to adapt ICT resources for teaching and learning in order to meet the individual learning needs of pupils

Supporting Play and Learning

Understand the importance and benefits of play for pupils’ development and learning Know how to support and encourage imaginative, creative and physical play Understand the role of the adult in encouraging pupils to explore and investigate