Whether it’s tying shoelaces or navigating the curriculum, support roles in schools and child care come with their own learning curve. This Teaching and Child Care Training course covers key knowledge for teaching assistants and early years carers. From relationship-building to policy awareness and developmental insights, the content blends the classroom with early childhood care (without needing to wrangle glitter).
You’ll cover everything from age milestones to daily baby care, recognising problems of infancy, and even safe parenting basics. There’s also a strong focus on what a TA needs to know—from curriculum understanding to spotting risks. Calm, structured, and designed with a sense of humour where needed—this one ticks the educational boxes (but not literally).
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn key differences between TA and LSA responsibilities.
- Understand team dynamics and relationships within schools.
- Explore essential school policies related to support roles.
- Gain clarity on supporting learning in classroom settings.
- Review early childhood care routines and infant development.
- Recognise age-based risks, safety issues, and common challenges.
Who is this Course For:
- Aspiring teaching assistants entering school support roles.
- Parents seeking guidance on early development and care.
- Early years staff managing child routines and behaviour.
- Volunteers working with school-aged children regularly.
- Childminders looking to strengthen developmental knowledge.
- Foster carers supporting children through early milestones.
- Classroom helpers needing structured child engagement methods.
- Nursery staff or school staff reviewing their care practices.
Career Path:
- Teaching Assistant – £18,000 to £25,000 per year
- Nursery Worker – £20,000 to £26,000 per year
- Early Years Educator – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
- School Support Worker – £21,000 to £28,000 per year
- Childminder – £19,000 to £27,000 per year
- Parenting Support Adviser – £25,000 to £33,000 per year
