Primary teaching - Essential Skills

Course Overview

The Primary Teaching – Essential Skills course is a comprehensive training programme designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to support teaching and learning in primary education. This course covers key areas including teaching assistant roles, special educational needs (SEN), child psychology, phonics teaching, and early years education.

This course provides valuable insights into the responsibilities of teaching assistants, SEN teaching assistants, and SENCO professionals, helping learners develop the knowledge required to support children effectively within educational settings. Learners will also gain an understanding of EYFS teaching practices, phonics learning techniques such as Jolly Phonics, speech and language therapy, and child development.

In addition, the course includes important topics related to child safety and wellbeing, including safeguarding and child protection, health and safety in schools, pediatric first aid, sports first aid, and positive handling in educational environments. The programme also introduces learners to learning differences such as autism, dyslexia, and learning disabilities to help support inclusive learning environments.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of teaching assistants and SEN professionals
• Develop knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs
• Gain an understanding of phonics teaching and early reading development
• Learn key concepts of early years foundation stage (EYFS) education
• Understand speech and language development in children
• Gain knowledge of child psychology and educational development
• Develop skills to support children with autism, dyslexia, and learning disabilities
• Understand safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in schools
• Learn the importance of health and safety management in educational environments
• Develop knowledge of paediatric first aid and sports first aid procedures

Course Aims

This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding required to:

• Support teaching and learning effectively within primary school environments
• Understand child development and educational psychology principles
• Create inclusive learning environments for children with diverse needs
• Promote child safety and wellbeing within educational settings
• Develop professional skills required for careers in teaching and education support

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

• Nursery Teachers
• Primary School Teachers
• Teaching Assistants
• Kindergarten Teachers
• Private Tutors
• Individuals interested in working within the education sector

No prior experience is required to enrol in this course.

Course Content / Units

Teaching Assistant Training

SEN Teaching Assistant

Understanding Autism

Phonics Teaching

EYFS Teaching Diploma

Dyslexia Awareness

SENCO – Special Educational Needs Coordination

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Positive Handling in Schools

Paediatric First Aid

Learning Disability Awareness

Educational Psychology & Development

Child Psychology

Child Counselling

Speech and Language Therapy

Child Care

Health and Safety in School Management

Sports Coaching

Sports First Aid

COVID-19 Awareness

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through fully online learning modules including expert-led lessons, interactive study materials, and audio voiceover support. Learners can study at their own pace using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Assessment

At the end of the course, learners will complete an online assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the course content. The assessment is automatically marked and results are provided instantly. Learners may retake the assessment if necessary.

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a recognised Primary Teaching – Essential Skills certificate. A digital certificate will be issued immediately, and a printed certificate can also be requested for postal delivery.

Progression Opportunities

Successful learners may progress to roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Nursery Teacher
• Primary School Support Staff
• Private Tutor
• Childcare Practitioner

This course provides a strong foundation for individuals wishing to build a rewarding career within the education and childcare sector.

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