This course will help your path towards employment in a school.
It will give you insights into the broader influence you will have in the school community. You will understand the impact you can make on teachers, families, and children, all while playing a crucial role in enhancing the overall educational journey of students.
This course aims to develop a professional mindset for working in a primary school. It will highlight the vital, versatile role of a teaching assistant in supporting educators and students.
There will be online tasks. They aim to prepare you to:
- apply for a job in primary schools
- work within the National Curriculum
- develop your key skills
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in working as a teaching assistant in a primary school.
Material required for the course
Bring a pen and paper for making notes.
Teaching method
Learning will include:
- formal instruction
- group work
- paired work
- online tasks
How is your progress checked
Progress will be measured against the learning objectives set for each session and based on the participation of each learner.
Assessment
There will be a self-evaluation at the end of the session.
More information
Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.
This is a non-accredited community learning course. You will not get a qualification.
This course is free of cost to eligible job seekers, please visit our job club
You can book an appointment on Monday afternoons, contact us by:
- email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- phone: 01344 354220
Drop in any time between 9:30 am and 4 pm on Thursdays
Course details
Contact information
Community Learning Team
Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information
Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire
Phone: 01344 354220