This course provides adult learners an opportunity to enter, volunteer or secure sustained employment in the Education Sector. It also provides adults who are employed in a level 2 Teaching Assistant role to gain an occupationally relevant qualification.
Course Aims
This course provides adult learners an opportunity to enter, volunteer or secure sustained employment in the Education Sector. It also provides adults who are employed in a level 2 Teaching Assistant role to gain an occupationally relevant qualification.
What will I study?
Over the duration of this course you will develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in the school environment.
You will be supported to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the industry; learning about the role and responsibilities of the teaching assistant in terms of health and safety, safeguarding, keeping children safe in education, equality diversity and inclusion and how to care for, plan and support activities for learning development and how to improve practice in schools.
How will I be assessed?
This course will be assessed through a range of methods such as assignments, observation and professional discussion. It is internally assessed and external quality assured.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements but you must be employed for 12-16 hours per week in a teaching assistant role or have an employer willing to support a placement for 12-16 hours per week for the duration of the course.
At Oldham College our aim is to make sure that you have a clear line of sight to where you want to be, whether that’s employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.
Develop as a person
You will grow as a person at Oldham College because we will work with you to develop your technical or professional skills and knowledge whilst also building up your business can do skills. In this way we will make sure you enter the world of work totally as a well rounded person, ready and prepared to make your mark.
Excellent teaching
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to teaching and learning so that you gain the knowledge and competencies needed to achieve your goals. Our supportive tutors are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential to ensure you will find everything you need to succeed here.
Vocational focus
We focus on vocational qualifications which have never been more important to the economy. We do this by delivering the trained, talented employees that businesses need – we will do this for you too.
Learning pathways
The route to your future successful career is one of our learning pathways. It will comprise, in addition to your vocational course, work experience, enrichment, tutorials, English and maths. We also place a high priority on attendance, punctuality and good conduct as these personal qualities are highly valued by employers.
Future career
Reflecting growth sectors in the economy, we have updated our campus as well as the curriculum. These developments, which include new ways of engaging with employers, help to ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.
This course will give you the knowledge thatg you need to embark on you teaching career as well as gaining a recogised qualification that is required for you to be able to teach a lifelong career in the learning sector.
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