Colwyn Bay Library
Daytime course:
17/09/25,
09:30 am
Cost: FREE
Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
Key Details
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Available at:Dolgellau, Colwyn Bay Library, Tŷ Cyfle - Caernarfon, Tŷ Cyfle - Holyhead, Rhyl Library, Canolfan Maenofferen - Blaenau Ffestiniog, Tŷ Cyfle - Bangor
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Study Mode:Part-time
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Course Length:
16/17 weeks
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Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
Adults & Part-time
Course Description
The course helps students develop the skills needed to work in a primary classroom. At Colwyn Bay Library learners will spend 2 days per week learning in a classroom, and 1 additional day per week of work experience. In Rhyl Library, learners will spend 1 day per week learning in a classroom, 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. The cost of the DBS check will be £49.50 from December.
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: Adults & Part-time, 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:
Teacher Training
