The Deal

Customers looking to expand their teaching skill set can enrol on an NCFE-accredited Teaching Assistant Diploma. Participants can learn how to assist both teachers and pupils in a school environment, with course material structured around the National Curriculum. Modules cover how to work in a supporting role for subjects such as technology, literacy and numeracy, each finishing with multiple choice questionnaires to ensure the student’s understanding of the content. Tutor support is available throughout the course via email, which concludes with an online written assessment. Successful completion earns the participant a level three NCFE certificate of achievement.

Modules

• Supporting the Teacher: The learning environment | Pupil behaviour | Observing and recording

• Supporting the Pupil: Care and support | Health and hygiene | Child protection

• Supporting the Curriculum: The National Curriculum | Planning, evaluating and assisting pupils during all learning activities

• Supporting the School: Legal requirements | School organisation | Policies and procedures

• Supporting ICT in the Classroom: Preparation and maintenance of ICT equipment | Supporting the use of ICT equipment | Keeping pupil records

• Supporting Pupils with Special Education Needs: Inclusion and special educational needs | Support for learners

• Supporting Literacy Development: Supporting the development of reading skills | Supporting the development of writing skills | Supporting the development of speaking and listening skills

• Supporting Numeracy Development: Supporting the development of number skills | Supporting the development of problem solving and data handling skills | Supporting the understanding of measures, shape and space

• Working with Others: Working in teams | Working with colleagues | Working with other professionals and parents

The Merchant

Online Academies provide distance learning opportunities in a range of disciplines to allow students to study when and where they want. Courses range from animal care and calligraphy to garden design, working with students from children to wedding planners. Courses generally do not set strict academic criteria for involvement, with tutor support available to students via email.