Diploma in Teaching and Child Care Training

Gain the knowledge needed for a rewarding teaching assistant and childcare role

Overview
Teaching isn’t all chalkboards and chaos—it’s a craft that calls for clarity, calm, and a good sense of humour. This Diploma in Teaching and Child Care Training is designed to introduce the essentials of teaching assistance while navigating the nuanced needs of child development, from newborn care to early education. Whether you're understanding school policies or learning how to reduce the risk of poisoning (without resorting to bubble wrap), this course offers a structured insight into the world behind the classroom door.

Moving beyond the lesson plan, you’ll explore everything from building relationships within the school team to interpreting the curious world of three-year-olds. And yes, there’s even a module for happy parenting—because children don’t come with instruction manuals. Designed for those interested in education and child care roles, this diploma bridges the classroom and cradle with a carefully thought-out approach, minus the jargon and drama.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the core duties of a Teaching Assistant and LSA.
• Explore effective teamwork within school-based environments.
• Gain awareness of policies relevant to classroom responsibilities.
• Learn how to support classroom learning and teaching methods.
• Understand early childhood development through structured activities.
• Recognise essential care practices from birth to six years old.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1: Concept of TA and Differentiating with LSA
• Module 2: Building Relationships in the School Team
• Module 3: School Policies Relevant to the Job of a TA
• Module 4: Assisting Learning and Teaching in the Classroom
• Module 5: Understanding the Curriculum
• Module 6: Self Development
• Module 7: Daily Care of the Baby
• Module 8: Problems of Infancy
• Module 9: Inoculations
• Module 10: The Child’s Development and Relevant Activities
• Module 11: One to Two Year Old
• Module 12: Three to Six Year Old
• Module 13: Keeping an Eye on Children
• Module 14: Reduce the Risk of Poisoning
• Module 15: Happy Parenting

Who is this Course For:

• Those aiming to support teaching within school settings.
• Individuals interested in early years and childhood care.
• Aspiring teaching assistants wanting structured theoretical knowledge.
• Parents seeking informed approaches to early child development.
• Carers looking to understand childhood safety and wellbeing.
• Individuals exploring a future in education and nursery roles.
• Career changers interested in a school-based support role.
• Nannies and babysitters wishing to deepen their childcare knowledge.

Career Path:

• Teaching Assistant – Average salary: £19,000–£25,000
• Nursery Assistant – Average salary: £18,000–£22,000
• Childcare Worker – Average salary: £17,000–£21,000
• Early Years Educator – Average salary: £20,000–£26,000
• Learning Support Assistant – Average salary: £19,000–£24,000
• Family Support Worker – Average salary: £23,000–£30,000