Teaching Assistant Training
Get ready to level up your teaching skills and become the ultimate TA ninja at our training session!
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About this event
Learn how to support classrooms effectively with our Teaching Assistant Training course—flexible, online, and packed with useful insights.
Course Overview:
Being a teaching assistant isn’t just about laminating worksheets or tidying up paint pots. It’s about offering meaningful support in classrooms, helping pupils understand, progress, and feel part of something. This Teaching Assistant Training course gives you the tools and understanding to work effectively alongside teachers in schools. You’ll explore classroom dynamics, communication techniques, safeguarding essentials, and strategies to support learning for all pupils—whether they’re breezing through lessons or needing a little more encouragement.
Delivered fully online, the course lets you study at your own pace without the pressure of set schedules or sticky name badges. Whether you're aiming to support early years, primary or secondary education, you'll gain a strong understanding of your role and responsibilities as a teaching assistant. Clear, no-nonsense content—backed by expert insight—will help you feel confident supporting teachers, guiding pupils, and navigating day-to-day classroom life (without needing to know your way around a glue stick drawer).
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the key duties of a teaching assistant role.
- Recognise how to support teachers in classroom environments.
- Learn strategies to help pupils with different learning needs.
- Explore safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in schools.
- Improve communication with pupils, teachers, and parents.
- Develop knowledge of school policies and educational standards.
Who is this Course For:
- Individuals looking to assist in schools in a supportive role.
- Anyone new to working within educational environments.
- Parents considering a school-based career shift.
- Career changers with an interest in classroom support.
- School volunteers aiming for more formal training.
- Teachers’ aides looking to refresh their knowledge.
- Education enthusiasts exploring support staff positions.
- Jobseekers aiming to enhance their CV with school-based skills.
Career Path:
- Teaching Assistant – £18,000 to £23,000 per year
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant – £20,000 to £26,000 per year
- Learning Support Assistant – £19,000 to £24,000 per year
- Behaviour Support Assistant – £20,000 to £27,000 per year
- Classroom Support Worker – £18,000 to £22,500 per year
- Education Support Worker – £21,000 to £28,000 per year
Frequently asked questions
A teaching assistant supports the classroom teacher by helping with tasks like preparing materials, working with small groups of students, and managing classroom behavior.
While some roles may not require formal qualifications, having a relevant course or certification improves your chances and helps you understand your responsibilities better.
Yes, most training programs are beginner-friendly and designed to guide you step by step, even if you have no previous experience in education.
You’ll learn about classroom support, child development, communication skills, safeguarding, and how to assist students with different learning needs.