Level 4 Teaching Assistant

Oxford Home Study Centre is proud to offer a complete range of courses for current and prospective teaching assistants. This fully endorsed Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course takes place over a series of five engaging modules, each of which concludes with an online assessment for submission to your assigned tutor:

Module 1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant

The first module provides candidates with a detailed overview of the teaching assistant’s primary responsibilities, along with the functions and objectives of the professional TA in general.  Candidates consider the characteristics and personal qualities needed to become an elite teaching assistant, along with the extent to which the teaching assistant’s services go beyond basic education.

Module 2. Working in the School

Module two then discusses the realities of working in an educational environment, along with some of the most common everyday challenges faced by teaching assistants.  Several essential administrative and clerical duties covered by the teaching assistant are also discussed, along with the role of the teaching assistant in ensuring the current curriculum is delivered effectively.

Module 3. Working in the Classroom

Candidates then take a more detailed look at the classroom environment, outlining the main responsibilities of the teaching assistant in a classroom setting.  The importance of balancing authority with approachability is also discussed, along with the value of self-confidence as a teaching assistant and an introduction to the National Literacy Strategy and the National Numeracy Strategy.

Module 4. Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs

Module four examines the importance of providing tailored support for learners with special educational needs, introducing candidates to various different types of special educational needs and their unique characteristics.  The extent to which the teaching assistant can and should assist pupils with special educational needs is also examined and discussed.

Module 5. Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Bring the course to a close, module five considers the role the teaching assistant plays in both building and maintaining a safe, comfortable and enjoyable learning environment.  Several essential health and safety challenges in a classroom setting are discussed, along with the direct connection between the quality of the learning environment and the performance of pupils therein.  

Oxford Home Study offers some free certificate courses in Teaching Assistant. Explore now on our website. 

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

To become a confident and capable teaching assistant is to open the door to an extraordinary job market worldwide.  The vast majority of educational institutions rely on qualified teaching assistants – most of which are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals to add to their ranks.  Work towards a career as an assistant teacher, assistant coach, assistant instructor, childcare assistant or special educational needs coordinator.  All with salaries starting from around £20,000 or more, depending on location and experience.  

Who Should Take This Course?

At Oxford Home Study Centre, we take pride in welcoming ambitious candidates from all backgrounds worldwide.  This advanced Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course was the created by a team of noted academics, with the following applicants in mind:

• Anyone who enjoys working with children
• Applicants pursuing careers in education
• Teaching assistants working on their skills
• School admin staff considering a career change
• Jobseekers working on their CVs and employability
• Candidates considering future careers as teachers

Wherever you see yourself in five years, you’ll be a step closer to reaching your goals with a Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course on your resume!  Sign up online in just a few clicks, or contact the OHSC student support team anytime for more information.