Course Overview
The Teaching Assistant – Essential Skills course provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding required to support teachers and students effectively within educational environments. This comprehensive 18-course bundle introduces key teaching support techniques, child development principles, and safeguarding practices required to work successfully in schools and early learning settings.
The programme explores important areas such as the responsibilities of teaching assistants, special educational needs (SEN) support, EYFS framework guidance, and phonics teaching techniques. Learners will also gain knowledge of child psychology, educational development, and strategies for supporting children with learning difficulties such as autism, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.
This course also includes training in safeguarding, child protection, positive handling in schools, and health and safety practices to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. By completing this programme, learners will gain the skills and confidence required to support children’s learning and development while working alongside teachers and educational professionals.
By completing this qualification, learners will be able to:
Understand the roles and responsibilities of teaching assistants
Develop knowledge of special educational needs (SEN) and SENCO practices
Apply phonics teaching techniques to support early literacy development
Recognise and support children with autism, dyslexia, and learning disabilities
Understand child psychology and educational development
Apply safeguarding and child protection procedures in school settings
Provide support through speech and language development techniques
Maintain health and safety standards within schools
Understand the principles of positive behaviour management in classrooms
Course Aims
This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and practical understanding required to:
This course is suitable for:
No prior experience is required to enrol in this course.
EYFS Teaching Diploma
Teaching Assistant Training
SEN Teaching Assistant
SENCO – Special Educational Needs Coordination
Phonics Teaching Diploma
Learning Disability Awareness
Autism Awareness
Speech and Language Therapy
Dyslexia Awareness
Positive Handling in Schools
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Educational Psychology and Development
Child Psychology
Child Counselling
Child Care
Health and Safety in School Management
Paediatric First Aid
COVID-19 Awareness and Workplace Safety
The course is delivered through a fully online learning platform with interactive modules and audio voiceover guidance. Learners can study at their own pace using laptops, tablets, or smartphones, making the training flexible and accessible.
At the end of the course, learners will complete an online assessment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course material. The exam is automatically marked, providing instant results. If necessary, the exam can be retaken multiple times without additional cost.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive an accredited digital certificate confirming their achievement in the Teaching Assistant – Essential Skills course. A printed certificate can also be requested and delivered by post. This certification demonstrates professional knowledge and readiness to support learning in educational settings.
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Easy to follow and relevant information. Option to re-do quizzes was great too.
4 months agoGot way more than I expected with this course. Extremely detailed. You're able to engage in the modules as much or as little as your time availability. I highly recommend.
4 months agoThe course was very in-depth, informative and covered quite a wide variety of subjects.
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