classroom support

This introductory home study course is designed for students who hope to find a position as a teaching assistant. It covers all the underpinning knowledge required to fulfil this role successfully and is a good starting point for further study and vocational training.

Subjects covered include: social, emotional and educational development; understanding the National Curriculum; supporting teaching staff effectively, and managing behaviour. Including study materials, course textbook, Teaching Assistant's Handbook, and full tutorial support.

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15% discount for online enrolments.

only £250.75

(normal price: £295)

To pay by instalments please enrol by telephone.

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Certificate in

Classroom Support L3.

detailed course outline

Course book: The Teaching Assistant's Handbook, T Kamen

Module 1: What is a Teaching Assistant?

Module 2: Managing Behaviour.

Module 3: Working with Parents.

Module 4: Social and Emotional Development

Module 5: How Children Think and Learn.

Module 6: Play and Learning.

Module 7: Supporting the National Curriculum.

Module 8: Developing Language and Communication Skills.

Module 9: Literacy and Numeracy.

Module 10: Supporting Children with Special Needs

Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 10 - 12 months to complete the course, based on 3 - 4 hours study time per week.

why choose us?

Our tutorial support is second-to-none. When you enrol on the course you are assigned an experienced personal tutor who will work with you all the way through. Tutors are available by e-mail at any time to offer support, advice or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going - including weekends, bank holidays and evenings! We see this level of support as central to the success of our courses. If you would prefer to chat to your tutor you can arrange a call back through the main office at a mutually convenient time.

spreading the cost of your course

You can spread the cost of your course over 8 months by choosing our instalment option - that's one payment every two months. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.

Normal price: £315: Deposit - £60; Four instalments - £63.75 each. If booking on-line: £270.75; deposit - £55; four instalments - £53.93. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.

If you wish to pay by instalments please contact us on: 01896 860661.

Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Learning Association, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.