Accreditation & Recognition
This Teaching Assistant Complete Course is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your training meets recognised continuing professional development standards relevant to UK education support, SEN teaching assistance, and professional classroom practice.
- Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to demonstrate teaching assistant knowledge
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice assessment and optional portfolio
- Order CPD-accredited digital certificate (printed version £24.99)
- Recognised professional training within UK education sectors
Assessment & Certification
Your progress is assessed through an online multiple-choice examination with a 60% pass mark and instant result feedback. Learners may retake the assessment free of charge if required.
Upon successful completion, you can obtain a CPD Accredited certificate verifying your teaching assistant competence. A hardcopy certificate is available for £24.99 with no hidden fees.
This qualification supports professional development within UK school education and SEN support sectors.
Who Is This Course For?
- Individuals interested in teaching assistant careers
- School classroom support and SEN education learners
- Career changers exploring education support roles
- Students preparing for teaching assistant training
- Beginners seeking UK education support awareness
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Teaching Assistant – £18,000 to £26,000 per year
- SEN Teaching Assistant – £19,000 to £28,000 per year
- Primary School Support Assistant – £18,000 to £27,000 per year
- Autism Support Assistant – £20,000 to £30,000 per year
- Education Classroom Support Career Pathways
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Classroom learning support and student engagement
- SEN teaching methodology and inclusive education
- Communication and active listening skills
- Behaviour management and relationship support
- Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia awareness
- Assessment and curriculum monitoring competence
- Phonics, EYFS, and literacy support knowledge
- Professional educational workplace skills
Why Study with Edu Xpress
Edu Xpress provides CPD-accredited online learning designed to support UK education sector skill development. Our courses are structured for practical classroom application, career relevance, and flexible study options.
- CPD-accredited teaching assistant qualification trusted across the UK
- Industry-aligned curriculum for education support learning
- 100% online education with learner support
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Designed for career entry and professional growth
Enrol today to develop professional teaching assistant knowledge and strengthen your education support career within UK schools.
Curriculum Description
Module 01: Teaching Assistant Overview
Understand teaching assistant roles and educational support basics. Learn classroom assistance principles. Apply school support knowledge.
Module 02: Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant
Study professional duties of teaching assistants. Learn student support methods. Apply classroom supervision awareness.
Module 03: Working with the School and its Policies
Understand school regulations and safeguarding policies. Learn institutional compliance. Apply professional education standards.
Module 04: Working in the Classroom
Study classroom environment management. Learn teacher assistance methods. Apply student engagement support.
Module 05: Providing the Best Learning Environment
Understand learning space optimisation. Learn student comfort and focus strategies. Apply supportive classroom practice.
Module 06: Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Study child safety protection principles. Learn hazard prevention. Apply safeguarding awareness.
Module 07: Child Development and the SEN Support
Understand child growth stages and SEN needs. Learn developmental support methods. Apply inclusive learning knowledge.
Module 08: Special Education Needs (SEN) – An Overview
Study SEN definitions and categories. Learn education inclusion principles. Apply SEN awareness.
Module 09: SEN Support
Understand student learning difficulty assistance. Learn resource adaptation methods. Apply classroom inclusion strategies.
Module 10: High Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN
Study quality instruction methods. Learn differentiated teaching approaches. Apply SEN education practice.
Module 11: SEN Teaching Methodologies
Understand structured SEN teaching techniques. Learn engagement support methods. Apply inclusive learning practice.
Module 12: Communication and Interaction
Study teacher-student interaction methods. Learn supportive communication strategies. Apply classroom communication skills.
Module 13: Developing Communication Skills
Understand professional verbal and non-verbal communication. Learn student interaction methods. Apply education communication skills.
Module 14: Active Listening Skills
Study listening techniques in education. Learn student understanding methods. Apply supportive communication.
Module 15: Understanding Behaviour & Relationships as a TA
Understand classroom behaviour management. Learn student relationship building. Apply positive guidance methods.
Module 16: Working in Partnership
Study collaboration with teachers and parents. Learn teamwork communication. Apply professional partnership support.
Module 17: Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring
Understand curriculum structure and monitoring methods. Learn learning outcome tracking. Apply academic support awareness.
Module 18: Assessing a Student’s Performance
Study student assessment methods. Learn progress evaluation. Apply learning performance monitoring.
Module 19: Implementing ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Development
Understand digital and academic skill support. Learn teaching technology usage. Apply literacy and numeracy assistance.
Module 20: Phonics Education
Study phonics teaching methods. Learn reading skill development. Apply literacy instruction.
Module 21: EYFS Teaching Techniques
Understand early years education methods. Learn foundation learning strategies. Apply child development teaching.
Module 22: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
Study student wellbeing challenges. Learn emotional support techniques. Apply mental health awareness.
Module 23: Sensory or Physical Needs
Understand disability learning requirements. Learn sensory support methods. Apply accessibility awareness.
Module 24: Cognition and Learning
Study thinking and learning development. Learn cognitive teaching approaches. Apply academic support strategies.
Module 25: Professional Developments for a TA
Understand teaching assistant career growth. Learn professional training importance. Apply workplace development.
Module 26: Personal Professional Development
Study self-improvement strategies. Learn skill enhancement methods. Apply career development planning.
Module 27: Career Prospects for TAs in the UK
Understand UK education employment pathways. Learn professional progression opportunities. Apply career planning.
Module 28: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Study autism characteristics and learning needs. Learn support strategies. Apply inclusive education methods.
Module 29: Learning Difficulties Related to Autism
Understand autism learning challenges. Learn behaviour assistance methods. Apply supportive teaching.
Module 30: Autism Diagnosis
Study autism identification methods. Learn assessment awareness. Apply professional understanding.
Module 31: Cognitive Approaches in Autism
Understand thinking pattern support methods. Learn behavioural intervention. Apply autism learning strategies.
Module 32: Dealing with Autistic Individuals
Study communication and interaction techniques. Learn supportive engagement. Apply respectful care.
Module 33: Engagement in Autism Awareness
Understand autism inclusion awareness. Learn social integration methods. Apply community understanding.
Module 34: Introduction to ADHD
Study ADHD behavioural characteristics. Learn attention management basics. Apply awareness knowledge.
Module 35: ADHD in Young and Adults
Understand ADHD lifespan effects. Learn support strategies. Apply behaviour guidance.
Module 36: ADHD in Family Settings
Study home environment ADHD support. Learn parental guidance approaches. Apply family support awareness.
Module 37: ADHD in Educational Settings and Parent Training
Understand school and family collaboration. Learn training guidance methods. Apply support communication.
Module 38: ADHD and Attention Difficulties
Study concentration and behaviour challenges. Learn focus improvement strategies. Apply learning support.
Module 39: Cognitive Approaches in ADHD
Understand behavioural therapy concepts. Learn cognitive intervention methods. Apply ADHD management.
Module 40: The Organisation of Care for ADHD
Study structured care management systems. Learn professional support planning. Apply service coordination.
Module 41: Introduction to Dyslexia
Study dyslexia learning disorder characteristics. Learn reading difficulty awareness. Apply teaching support.
Module 42: Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties
Understand literacy processing challenges. Learn educational intervention. Apply learning assistance.
Module 43: Dyslexia in the School
Study classroom dyslexia support methods. Learn inclusive teaching. Apply student literacy help.
Module 44: Cognitive Approaches in Dyslexia
Understand thinking-based teaching methods. Learn reading skill development. Apply intervention strategies.
Module 45: The Legal Rights of Dyslexics
Study UK dyslexia protection laws. Learn education entitlement rights. Apply compliance awareness.
