The Teaching Assistant College will be holding events for Teaching Assistants throughout the year, these events will consist of workshop sessions relating to different aspects of being a Teaching Assistant...
August 4th, 2010
We would like to thank all of you who attended our open day, especially those who travelled a distance to get here, it is really appreciated.
We are delighted at the response and the eagerness to find our more about e-learning through the college.
As a consequence we are looking at further open days during the coming months, especially to [...]
May 18th, 2010
The Teaching Assistant College attended the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) held at the Royal Horseguard’s Hotel on the 15th – 17th May 2010.
The conference proved to be extremely successful for us, with very positive interest in the Teaching Assistant qualifications and INSET training from schools based in a wide range of locations!
It looks like the [...]
I’ve been a TA for years, why should I become qualified?
Qualifications prove that you have studied about your chosen career, It also shows that you are serious about your career and demonstrates your commitment to it. The level of your qualification can also show that you have an in-depth knowledge of your career.
Teaching Assistants are no different, by studying for a qualification as a Teaching Assistant you are showing that you value your role and want to perform at the best possible standard in school.
If you have been a Teaching Assistant for many years gaining a qualification is still important as:
- You may currently be performing the same tasks on a regular basis, working towards a qualification can help you to broaden the range of tasks that may be expected of you in school
- You can learn more about the way children learn and the best ways to help them achieve
- Share ideas with other Teaching Assistants
- Discover the reasons why children are taught using particular methods
- If you want to change schools a qualification will prove that you know how to do the job anywhere – not just in the school that you are in.
- Gaining new knowledge is always a good thing
The only tough bit is deciding whether you want to start on the NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or dive straight into either of the Level 3 courses. Should you wish to concentrate on Early Years you can also choose from levels 2,3 or 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (CCLD).
So if would like some help deciding which level or course is most appropriate for you, please call us on 0845 603 7782 / 01785 851251 or email us at enquiries@tacollege.com and we will be more than happy to discuss your options with you.
