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Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Dolgellau, Colwyn Bay Library, Caernarfon, Holyhead, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Ffordd Las Community Centre - Rhyl
  • Study Mode:
    Part-time
  • Course Length:

    16/17 weeks

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Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant

Potensial (Lifelong Learning)

Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.

Course Description

The course helps students develop the skills needed to work in a primary classroom. At Rhos-on-Sea and Prestatyn learners will spend 2 days per week learning in a community venue, and 1 additional day per week of work experience. In Holyhead and Caernarfon the work experience takes place at the end of the course.

Tutors will help students arrange their placements. Hours are child-friendly, totalling less than 16/17 hours per week.

The course is free, but students must complete a DBS check with the College which (currently) costs £38.

Entry Criteria

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Delivery

The course is delivered through a blend of the following:

  • Lectures
  • Presentations
  • Group work
  • Classroom-based learning

You will spend 2 days per week in the classroom: 9.30am–2.30pm.

You will also have a work placement in a school for 1 day a week, 5 hours per week, at times to suit the school.

Assessment

You will be assessed by portfolio.

Progression

You could proceed onto a number of courses at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:

  • CACHE Classroom Assistants Level 2 (Certificate for Supporting Teaching and Learning in School)

Other details

Course type: Potensial (Lifelong Learning)

Level: 1

Programme Area:

  • Health & Social Care
  • Teacher Training

Bilingual:

n/a

Health & Social Care

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Health & Social Care

Students in a classroom

Teacher Training

Teacher/Lecturer in front of class