Historical Association webinar series: Practical approaches to disciplinary concepts in primary history Presenter: Emmy Quinn This session will give teachers tips on how to explore similarity and difference in a meaningful way in the primary classroom. It will look at introducing the concept in Key Stage 1 to more developed use of it in Key Stage 2, for example similarity and difference in the earliest civilisations. The session will show how to demonstrate that similarity and difference can be nuanced and will support with getting children to move beyond basic ideas To use your corporate webinar offer for this webinar please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/e/95945xGxdh
What does this course cover? This is an online course for developing history leadership in primary teaching. This term, we will be piloting the course as an immersive programme covering the key elements of primary history subject leadership, enabling all involved in history leadership at primary to carry out their role effectively. How is this course structured and delivered? Sessions 1, 8 and 10 are compulsory to attend live. Participants will be required to complete a gap task after each session and contribute to an online reflection diary. The other sessions will be recorded for participants to work through at their convenience. Who is this course for? This programme is designed for anyone who is a subject coordinator or subject leader for history in their primary school. You may have just been appointed as a subject leader, or be more experienced but looking for formal training or fresh inspiration and direction. What are the outcome? This course will: equip you fully for the demands of history leadership in primary schools increase your confidence to develop an innovative, inclusive and effective history curriculum in your school develop your understanding of efficient action planning and how to make a wider impact help you to make the case for history with senior leaders enable you to enthuse others and lead staff meetings about history develop your understanding of current issues in primary history education The course will include a chance to share resources and assessment approaches, plus much more What will each session cover? Session 1: Introductory meeting (Live attendance) Wednesday 15 October 2025, 4pm–5.30pm Introduction and aims Reflection activity on the current state of history in your school Key responsibilities of the history subject leader Current Ofsted implications for the subject and what to expect in an inspection How the HA and latest Ofsted material can support you Session 2: What makes an effective history subject leader? (Recorded) How to effectively support teachers and learners as a history leader How to create a vision, lead change, and manage time Effective action planning and improvement Auditing your history provision and building your evidence trail Developing an innovative, inclusive and effective history curriculum in your school Disciplinary knowledge: What is history? What do historians do? Suggested gap task: Conducting teacher and/or pupil voice questionnaires. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary for the programme. If relevant, reflect on how you will use the teacher questionnaire or pupil voice. Session 3: What makes effective teaching of history? (Recorded) The role of the teacher Supporting SEND pupils Securing substantive knowledge and concepts across the curriculum How to support colleagues by identifying core knowledge How to involve the whole staff in mapping out and embedding the progression of concepts across the curriculum Suggested gap task: Consider SEND in your curriculum. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary for the programme reflecting on SEND. Session 4: Curriculum and practice at EYFS (Recorded) Unpicking and supporting the requirements of the EYFS curriculum and Development Matters Developing historical and chronological understanding in EYFS as part of Understanding the world Progression and transition from EYFS to Key Stage 1 Ensuring coherence: how to start developing concepts Making use of the local history on your doorstep for EYFS and KS1 Accessing resources and support for EYFS Suggested gap task: Fact finding and liaison. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary for the programme reflecting on current EYFS practice. Session 5: Curriculum and practice at Key Stage 1 (Recorded) Unpicking and supporting the requirements of the National Curriculum for KS1 Progression: building upon transition from EYFS What do KS1 require before KS2? Ensuring coherence: further developing the school’s chosen substantive concepts How to develop disciplinary concepts Developing appropriate chronological understanding in KS1 Enhancing and engaging children’s knowledge and retention through enquiry The use of working walls in KS1 to support learning Accessing resources and support for KS1 Suggested gap task: Check your KS1 curriculum for coverage and progression, building upon what they have learnt in EYFS. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary for the programme reflecting on KS1 practice in your setting. Session 6: Curriculum and practice at Key Stage 2 (Recorded) Unpicking and supporting the requirements of the National Curriculum for KS2 How to incorporate local history with progression in KS2 What do we want the children in Year 6 to leave with? Developing appropriate chronological understanding in KS2 Preparing for transition to Key Stage 3 Ensuring coherence: building upon the school’s chosen concepts for progression What the HA can do to support the teaching of KS2 units? Resources and support for KS2 Suggested gap task: Check your KS2 curriculum for coverage and progression, building upon what they have learnt in EYFS and KS1. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary for the programme reflecting on KS2 practice in your setting. Session 7: Approaching sensitive issues in history (Recorded) What do we mean by diversity in history and why is it important? How to ensure a wider diversity in your history teaching Barriers to making the curriculum more diverse and how to overcome them Approaches to sensitive issues in history lessons, including: - Refugees and migration history - War - Climate change Suggested gap task: Consider opportunities for increasing diverse voices and raising climate issues in your curriculum. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary for the programme considering how you might address the sensitive or current issues raised in this session. Session 8: Interim review meeting (Live attendance) Monday 19 January 2026, 4pm–5.30pm A review session allowing subject leaders to reflect upon their progress so far Opportunity to respond to suggestions, clarify information, or raise issues from the previous sessions Time to ask questions, share good practice or recommended resources with the rest of the cohort Suggested gap task: Time to follow up on anything raised in this session or to complete any previous tasks, following clarification and inspiration from this session. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary for the programme, reflecting on your priorities and actions using suggestions from the presenter or other delegates. Session 9: Assessment and evidence (Recorded) Assessment and expectations A word about writing Triangulating the evidence What to look for in a work scrutiny Suggested gap task: Conduct a work scrutiny on one aspect to check across the school, in conjunction with a focused pupil voice on the same aspect. Compulsory gap task: Add to your reflection diary considering how you will conduct a work scrutiny and what you will focus on – or, if relevant, reflect on what you discovered and how you will address any issues. Session 10: Final meeting (Live attendance) Wednesday 11 February 2026, 4pm–5.30pm Following up any requests arising from the interim meeting (Session 8) Discussion or clarification of any issues arising from previous sessions Discussion of priorities, next steps and any issues Sharing ideas for enthusing others and leading staff meetings: “What worked for me?” Communicating with headteachers, governors, colleagues and parents Are you ready for the HA Quality Mark? Suggested gap task: Identifying your school’s next steps Compulsory gap task: Complete your final piece in your reflection diary.
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Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) (Regulated qualification) An innovative, easy-to-use learning platform. 24/7 student support. Qualification Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Description For this qualification, learners must complete a minimum of 36 credits through seven mandatory units.In this course, you will get to enhance your knowledge in all seven mandatory units. Awareness of special educational needs Child development and welfare Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people Providing support for individual learners and small groups Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role The award aims to improve the potential of the students to: Learn about the importance of education Get familiar with child development and welfare. Understand the skills of the positive working relationship. Know how to promote positive behaviour in children and young people. Enhance the advanced teaching assistant role. Qualification Purpose This qualification is aimed at learners employed in a teaching assistant role who wish to progress to Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. The purpose is to develop learners' knowledge, understanding, and skills to address the challenges they meet in their workplace. They will also understand the knowledge needed to support individuals and small groups and help individuals with a range of additional needs. Who is this course for? Our extensive Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course is suitable for ambitious learners who are already working or considering working in the teaching sector.The qualification is also suitable for individuals who: Wish to join in a teaching professionals Beginner this field and wish to acquire in-demand assessing skills Wish to gain formal recognition of their skills Want to study from home at their own convenience Assessment The qualification assessments will be taken through tutor-marked assignments. Upon completing each unit, the learner must attempt a series of questions with comprehensive answers, which will be marked by the tutor. The tutor-marked tasks are required to be assessed by a professional as well. Thereupon, to ensure all the course assignments have met the standards properly by both the learners and assessors, the tasks are subjected to internal and external moderation. NB: At least 50 hours of work placement within a school is required to accomplish this assessment. The work setting can either be a primary, secondary or special school with pupils aged 5+ and studying Key Stage 1 or above. As a part of this placement, learners will require a member with occupational competence in supervising and signing the witness testimonies, to ensure they have gained the work-based learning outcomes of this programme properly. Entry Requirements At least 50 hours of work placement within a school is required to accomplish this assessment. The work setting can either be a primary, secondary or special school with pupils aged 5+ and studying Key Stage 1 or above. Progression Successful learners may wish to progress to teaching qualifications such as: Level 3 Award in Education and Training Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Total Qualification Time This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the qualification, i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes.Total Qualification Time comprises GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning, including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 380hours.Total Credit value 36 Guided Learning Hours These hours are made up of all real-time contact time, guidance or assessment of a learner by a lecturer, trainer or other appropriate education or training provider.GLH or Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 108. Method of Assessment: Assessment activities consist of a few short assignments that you have to complete to show evidence of general reading while adding references to your work. All assignments should be submitted via the online portal. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a Pass - there is no grading. Career path Teacher Education Professional Education Trainer Teaching Assistant Education and Training Officer Course Curriculum 54 sections • 74 lectures • 00:00:00 total length •Getting Started With the Course: 00:00:00 •Induction Form: 00:00:00 •Registration Entry Form: 00:00:00 •Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (quals): 00:00:00 •Assignment Preparation Guideline: 00:00:00 •Beginners Guide to Referencing: 00:00:00 •Guideline for the Observation Session: 00:00:00 •1. Purpose of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant: 00:00:00 •2. Role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant: 00:00:00 •1. Purpose of CPD and How it Affects Practice: 00:00:00 •2. Use of Advice and Feedback to Improve Performance: 00:00:00 •1. Importance of Team Work and Identifying Different Team Roles: 00:00:00 •2. Workplace Collaboration: 00:00:00 •3. Managing and Developing the Effective Practice of Appropriate Team Members: 00:00:00 •HLTA Unit 01: 00:00:00 •1. Stages of Physical, Social and Intellectual Development: 00:00:00 •1.External and Personal Factors that Affect Child Development: 00:00:00 •2.Theories to Support Development: 00:00:00 •3. Types of Changes That Affect a Child's Development or Wellbeing: 00:00:00 •4. Referral Assessment of Special Educational Needs: 00:00:00 •1. Parents and Carers Contributions for the Development and Well-being of Children and Young People: 00:00:00 •1. Frameworks That Support Development and Well-being of Children: 00:00:00 •HLTA Unit 02: 00:00:00 •1. Legal Entitlement of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs: 00:00:00 •1. Legislation and Codes of Practice to Promote Equality and Diversity: 00:00:00 •2. Experience and Impact of Prejudice and Discrimination and Applying Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 00:00:00 •1. Types of Special Educational Needs and Ways of Supporting Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties: 00:00:00 •1. Effects of a Disability on Children and Young People: 00:00:00 •2. Nature of Sensory or Physical Needs and Roles and Responsibilities of Others and Assistive Technology: 00:00:00 •1. Language and Vocabulary Appropriate to the Age of the Learner, Level of Understanding and Proficiency: 00:00:00 •2. Ways of Introducing Words and Language Structures: 00:00:00 •HLTA Unit 03: 00:00:00 •1. Policies and Procedures to Promote Positive Behaviour: 00:00:00 •2. Importance of Consistency and Fairness When Applying Boundaries and Rules for Behaviour: 00:00:00 •1. Promoting Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour: 00:00:00 •2. Ways of Establishing Ground Rules: 00:00:00 •3. Effective Strategies to Promote Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour: 00:00:00 •1. Patterns and Triggers of Challenging behaviour and Actions: 00:00:00 •2. Inappropriate and Challenging Behaviour Management: 00:00:00 •3. Supporting Children and Young People to Identify and Avoid Inappropriate Behaviour: 00:00:00 •4. How to Deal with Bullying, Harassment or Oppressive Behaviour: 00:00:00 •1. Contributing to Reviews of Behaviour and Behaviour Policies: 00:00:00 •Observation Report - Unit 4: 00:00:00 •HLTA Unit 04: 00:00:00 •1. Preparing the Resources Required for Planned Learning Activities: 00:00:00 •2. Developing and Adapting Resources to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00 •3. Learning Support Strategies to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00 •4. Health, Safety, Security and Access Requirements of the Learning Environment: 00:00:00 •5. Giving Attention to Learners for Balancing the Needs of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00 •6. Assessing Learners' Participation and Progress in Activities: 00:00:00 •7. How to Provide Feedback Effectively: 00:00:00 •8. Evaluating How Own Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Impact on Practice of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00 •HLTA Unit 05: 00:00:00 •1. Effective Communication with Children and Colleagues: 00:00:00 •2. Communicating Effectively with Parents and Carers: 00:00:00 •3. Commitment to Collaborative and Cooperative Working with Colleagues: 00:00:00 •Observation Report - Unit 6: 00:00:00 •HLTA Unit 06: 00:00:00 •1. Teaching Strategies: 00:00:00 •2. Designing Opportunities for Learners to Develop Their literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Thinking and Learning Skills: 00:00:00 •3. How Learners' Prior Knowledge and Attainment Enables Them to Meet Learning Objectives: 00:00:00 •4. Appropriate Language to Suit the Age and Ability of Learners: 00:00:00 •5. Management of Individual, Group and Whole-Class Learning: 00:00:00 •6. Appropriate Teaching to Suit the Stage of the Lesson and the Needs of the Learners: 00:00:00 •1. Opportunities for Using ICT to Support Pupils' Learning and Its Impact: 00:00:00 •2. Encouraging Pupils to Use ICT to Solve Problems, Work Collaboratively and Find Out New Information: 00:00:00 •1. Providing Constructive Feedback: 00:00:00 •2. Supporting and Guiding Learners: 00:00:00 •3. Using Assessment to Diagnose Learner's Needs: 00:00:00 •1. Monitoring Learners' Learning Progress: 00:00:00 •Observation Report - Unit 7: 00:00:00 •HLTA Unit 07: 00:00:00 •Assignment Submission Checklist: 00:00:00 •Submit Your Assignments: 00:00:00
The Learning College Group offers this HLTA Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification that is fully Regulated and accepted in all schools across the UK. This HLTA qualification enables you to work with children between the ages of 5-18 years. Our TQUK Level 4 HLTA Teaching Assistant (RQF) Qualification is a fully recognised qualification regulated by Ofqual, of which is accepted within schools throughout the UK in the teaching sector.
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Benefits you will gain from this Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated course : Premium quality, intensive e-learning course materials Find a well-defined website for teaching 24/7 teacher assistance Step-by-step guidelines Budget-friendly price Earned recognition from the Uk's top awarding bodies Study in a user-friendly, advanced student portal Convenient and Flexible time limit This Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Education Management Course 02: Educational Psychology and Development Course 03: Advanced Teaching Assistant Diploma Course 04: Special Education Needs (SEN) Training - Level 2 Course 05: EYFS Teaching - Level 3 Course 06: Phonics Teaching Diploma Level 3 Course 07: Leadership in Teaching Course 08: Lesson Planning for Teaching Course 09: Remote Teaching Online Course 10: Classroom Behaviour Management Course 11: Performance Management Course 12: People Management Skills Level 3 Course 13: Report Writing Course 14: Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness - Level 2 Course 15: Child Neglect Awareness Certificate Course Course 16: Level 3 Mental Health and Adolescent Course Course 17: Safeguarding Children Level 3 Course 18: Functional Skills English Practice Level 2 Course 19: Train the Trainer Course 20: Leadership & Management Diploma Course Curriculum Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course comprises seven mandatory units. These are as follows: Awareness of special educational needs Child development and welfare Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people Providing support for individual learners and small groups Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role ****Qualification Curriculum**** **Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)** Unit 1: Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Unit 2: Child development and welfare Unit 3: Awareness of special educational needs Unit 4: Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People Unit 5: Providing support for individual learners and small groups Unit 6: Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Unit 7: Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Learning Outcomes What skills will I gain from this Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course? Inclusive Teaching and Learning Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches Providing opportunities for English, Maths, ICT and Wider Skills Theories of Learning Communication Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules Creating a Scheme of Work Devising an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Plan (Session Plan) Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Self-Evaluation and Continuing Professional Development Learning Duration Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Total Qualification Time It is an estimate of the total amount of time anticipated that a learner would spend to demonstrate mastery of all learning outcomes to achieve the award of the qualification. The whole qualification time is defined as GLH and an estimate of the time a learner will devote to preparation, study, and assessment. It does not underlie supervision by a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor. In the case of qualification, the credit value is defined by TQT, and one credit corresponds to ten hours of learning. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 87. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 360 hours. The total credit value for this qualification is 36 Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Guided Learning Hours These hours comprise all real-time contact time, hours of lectures or tutorial or supervision of a learner, tutor, trainer or other education providers. Progression Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in Learning and Development Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development Assessment The qualification assessments will be taken through tutor-marked assignments. Upon completing each unit, the learner must attempt a series of questions with comprehensive answers, which will be marked by the tutor. The tutor-marked tasks are required to be assessed by a professional as well. Thereupon, to ensure all the course assignments have met the standards properly by both the learners and assessors, the tasks are subjected to internal and external moderation. NB: At least 50 hours of work placement within a school is required to accomplish this assessment. The work setting can either be a primary, secondary or special school with pupils aged 5+ and studying Key Stage 1 or above. As a part of this placement, learners will require a member with occupational competence in supervising and signing the witness testimonies, to ensure they have gained the work-based learning outcomes of this programme properly. Method of Assessment: Unit 1: In Unit 1, you need to complete a variety of writing assignments Unit 2: In Unit 2, there should be an assessment taken in the workplace, primarily evaluating learners' work, professional discussions with audio-video evidence Unit 3: In Unit 3, you will be demonstrated through your delivered work items and audio-video evidence after evaluating learners in a training context. Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Video Assessment You have to plan many things, such as observation, questioning/ professional discussion, and inspection of supporting work products evidence. Detailed assignment instructions will be made available to you in the 'Guidance for Achieving the Unit' section of your learning portal with a careful and clear explanation. You have to submit all your assignments via the online portal Certification Successful candidates will be awarded a Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) from Focus Awards Limited. Who is this course for? Successful candidates will be awarded a Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) from Training Qualifications UK Ltd. Requirements The Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated course does not have any specific entry requirements for students. However, you must be at least 16 years old or above to register and undergo an initial assessment. Since it is a level 3 qualification, you must pass the minimum 1st level of the literacy assessment Career path You will be able to accomplish many things with this Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated course certificate. 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If you’re interested in becoming a fully qualified Teaching Assistant, but don’t know where to start your learning journey, then the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma training course could be the perfect option for you. Learn the skills and knowledge needed to succeed! The Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma course has been designed by our team of teaching experts to provide you with a complete overview of what is needed to become a successful TA. Enrol on the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma course today and kickstart a new and exciting career helping children reach their full potential.
About this course This practical course will help primary teachers to understand the purpose of assessment in history and consider current best practice. We will explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in history through effective assessment strategies. We will go through practical ideas and resources to enliven teaching and learning in history and provide opportunities for assessment. This course will provide guidance and support to help develop the accuracy of teacher judgements. During the course, we will look at examples of writing and outcomes from different schools and consider how these outcomes demonstrate progress and attainment in history. Outcomes • understand the purpose of assessment in history • consider current best practice • explore ways of continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning in history through effective assessment strategies • explore practical ideas and resources to enliven teaching and learning in history and provide opportunities for assessment • provide guidance and support to help develop the accuracy of teacher judgements Course leader The course is led by Steven Kenyon. Steven is a member of the Historical Association’s primary committee, having worked as a primary school teacher and then Deputy Head Teacher between 2004 and 2018. He joined Lancashire Professional Development Service in April 2018 as a Teaching and Learning Consultant for Primary History and English. He works closely with Lancashire Archives to promote and develop local history work in primary schools. This year he is a judge for the Historical Association's Young Quills Awards.
Course Overview The Teaching Assistant Level 1, 2 & 3 Diploma – CPD Accredited is a comprehensive programme designed to equip learners with the core knowledge and professional understanding required to support teaching and learning across a variety of school environments in the UK. Spanning the foundational to advanced levels, this course explores the structure of the UK education system, school policies, student development, and subject-specific teaching strategies. Whether you're new to the role or aiming to progress in your educational support career, this diploma provides a structured progression through essential modules. Learners will develop a strong grasp of national curriculum requirements, child behaviour, leadership in education, and how to enhance literacy, numeracy, and science understanding in pupils. On successful completion, learners will be well-prepared to pursue a rewarding support role in primary or secondary education, confidently assisting teachers and contributing meaningfully to pupil achievement. Course Description This course delves into the multi-layered responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant, from understanding key educational frameworks to fostering positive learning environments for children of all abilities. The Level 1 content introduces foundational knowledge such as school structures, safeguarding policies, and the TA’s professional role. At Level 2, learners explore core curriculum frameworks including EYFS, SEN support, ICT integration, and phonics. Level 3 builds advanced teaching knowledge, covering literacy and numeracy strategies, curriculum expectations for Key Stages 1 and 2, and leadership communication. Each module is thoughtfully developed to reflect the current educational standards in England, supporting learners in building the theoretical understanding necessary to contribute effectively in a classroom setting. The course is CPD accredited, ensuring that learners benefit from recognised training that aligns with school expectations. Ideal for both aspiring and current teaching assistants, this diploma offers a structured path towards greater responsibility and impact in educational support roles. Course Modules Level 1 Curriculum Module 01: Teaching Assistant Overview Module 02: Professional Developments for a TA Module 03: Working with the School and Its Policies Module 04: Primary Education in the UK Module 05: Providing the Best Learning Environment Module 06: Types of Schools in the UK Module 07: Career Prospects for TAs in the UK Level 2 Curriculum Module 01: Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring Module 02: National Curriculum in England Module 03: Importance of Early Years in Development Module 04: EYFS Teaching Techniques Module 05: Learn to Implement ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Development Processes as a TA Module 06: Teaching Phonics Module 07: Jolly Phonics Module 08: Child Development and the SEN Support Module 09: Understanding Behaviour & Relationships as a TA Module 10: The Skills of Teacher Leadership Module 11: Mentoring as part of effective leadership Level 3 Curriculum Module 01: English Teaching Strategies Module 02: English Requirements at Key Stage 1 Module 03: English Requirements at Key Stage 2 Module 04: Mathematics for Key Stage 1 Module 05: Mathematics for Lower Key Stage 2 Module 06: Teaching Strategies for Mathematics Module 07: Science for Key Stage 1 Module 08: Science for Key Stage 2 Module 09: Science Teaching Strategies Module 10: Geography and History Study Programme Module 11: Registration, Inspection, and Quality Improvement Module 12: Experienced TAs Maintain Strong Communications with the Students (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to start a career in educational support. Professionals aiming to formalise their role as a Teaching Assistant. Beginners with an interest in the UK education sector. Parents or carers interested in understanding how schools operate. Volunteers or support staff wanting to take on more responsibility in schools. Career Path Teaching Assistant (Primary or Secondary Education) Learning Support Assistant SEN Teaching Assistant EYFS Support Worker Classroom Support Staff Behaviour Support Assistant Education and Child Development Officer
Course Overview The early age of education is crucial for child development. Primary teachers help children to learn and develop in their early ages. If you love children and play a role in their development, then this Primary Teacher Training course will give you the proper guidelines. In this Primary Teacher Training course, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of primary school teachers and how they can help children and how to help children to develop and learn. This course will teach you different teaching techniques, types of schools in the UK, special skills and the latest educational inventions. This is an ideal course for those who want to learn about teaching techniques and establish their career as a teacher. This Primary Teacher Training course will help you to understand new teaching techniques and developments through easily understandable bite-sized lessons. You will be able to familiarise yourself with different situations and learn new information easily. Learning Outcomes Learn about the roles and responsibilities of a primary teacher Be able to understand the students need Provide your pupils with a friendly and enjoyable learninf environment Inspire your students and improve the learninf system Familiarise with various teaching methods Learn about self-management and stress management techniques Be able to understand the needs of special education needs children Familiarise with EYFS teaching techniques Understand the importance of early years in development Who is this course for? This comprehensive Primary Teacher Training course is ideal for those who want to learn the roles and responsibilities of a primary teacher. You will learn how to communicate with children and teach them efficiently from this course. Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Certification After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path Primary Teacher Training is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as: Primary Teachers Nursery Nurses SEN teachers Teaching Assistants Child support workers Childcarers Nannies Primary Teacher Training ( Updated Materials ) Primary Education in the UK 00:19:00 Responsibilities, Qualifications and Skills 00:18:00 Initial Teacher Training 00:25:00 Types of Schools in the UK 00:17:00 Importance of Early Years in Development 00:21:00 EYFS Teaching Techniques 00:16:00 Child Development 00:15:00 Teaching Primary English 00:31:00 Teaching Primary Mathematics 00:39:00 Teaching Primary Science, Design and Technology 00:32:00 Teaching Other Primary Subjects 00:30:00 Children Having Special Education Needs or Disabilities 00:18:00 EYFS Framework in 2021 00:14:00 Self-Management and Dealing with Stress 00:17:00 Primary Teacher Training ( Previous Materials ) ***Primary Education*** Structure of Primary Education in England 00:20:00 The Importance of Education in Early Childhood 00:05:00 Why is Education Important? 00:15:00 Key Benefits of Early Childhood Education 00:15:00 The Importance of Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education 00:05:00 How education affects early childhood development? 00:15:00 Qualities of a Good Early Childhood Teacher 00:05:00 The Role of the Early Years Teacher 00:15:00 Working with Young Children 00:45:00 Teaching Kids Life Skills at an Early Age 00:15:00 Teach Preschool Kids to Count 00:15:00 Setting Up a Reward System for Children 00:15:00 Teach New Skills by Acting out Scenes 00:05:00 Teach Kids about their Feelings 00:05:00 Teaching Self-Care Skills to Children with Special Needs 00:15:00 Teach Your Kids Time Management Skills 00:30:00 Requirements, Qualifications and Useful Skills 00:05:00 The Early Years Framework 00:30:00 Understanding the EYFS Framework 00:05:00 A Fair and Flexible Framework 00:05:00 Regulation of Learning and Development 00:15:00 The Learning and Development Requirements 00:30:00 The Early Learning Goals 00:15:00 The Characteristics of Effective Learning 00:30:00 The EYFS Curriculum Design 00:05:00 Learning and Teaching Through Play 00:30:00 Playful Learning and Playful Teaching 00:15:00 Teaching Methods 00:15:00 Strategies for 21st Century Early Childhood Teachers 00:15:00 Creating an Enabling Environment 00:30:00 Innovative Ideas to Make Your Teaching Methods More Effective 00:15:00 ***Key Stage 1 & 2 Teaching*** **ENGLISH** Word Level Module 1: Early Phonics & Alphabet 00:30:00 Module 2: CVC 00:15:00 Module 3: Blends 01:00:00 Module 4: Vowel Phonemes 00:30:00 Module 5: Other Phonics 00:15:00 B. Spelling & Phonics (Part 2) Module 1: Prefixes 00:05:00 Module 2: Double Consonants 00:15:00 C. Spelling & Phonics (Part 3) Module 1: Plurals 00:30:00 Module 2: Compound Words 00:15:00 Module 3: Common Words 01:00:00 Module 4: Spelling and Rhyme 00:15:00 Module 5: Spelling Strategies 00:15:00 D. Alphabetical Order Alphabetical Order 00:30:00 E. Dictionary Skills Dictionary Skills 00:30:00 F. Synonyms & Thesaurus Work Module 1: Synonyms 00:30:00 Module 2: Thesaurus 00:15:00 G. Language Extension (Proverbs and Idioms) Module 1: Proverbs 00:15:00 Module 2: Idioms 00:15:00 Module 3: Metaphorical Expressions 00:15:00 Sentence Level A. Nouns & Adjectives Module 1: Nouns & Adjectives 01:00:00 B. Verbs & Adverbs Module 1: Verbs 00:15:00 Module 2: Adverbs 00:30:00 C. Writing Basic Sentences C. Writing Basic Sentences 00:30:00 D. Collective Nouns D. Collective Nouns 00:15:00 **MATHS** A. General Module 1: Miscellaneous 00:30:00 Module 2. Planning & Assessment 00:30:00 B. Numbers and the Number System Module 1: Counting 01:00:00 Module 2: Patterns & Number Sequences 00:15:00 Module 3: Ordering and Comparing Numbers 00:05:00 Module 4: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages 01:00:00 Module 5: Properties of Numbers 01:00:00 Module 6: Place Value 00:30:00 Module 7: Rounding, Approximating & Estimating 00:15:00 Module 8: Ratio and Proportion 00:15:00 C. Calculations Module 1: Addition & Subtraction 01:00:00 Module 2: Doubling and Halving 00:05:00 Module 3: Using a Calculator 00:10:00 D. Solving Problems Module1: Word & Real Life Problems 00:10:00 Module 2: Money Problems 01:00:00 E. Measures, Shape & Space Module 1: Length or Distance 00:15:00 Module 2. Capacity or Volume 00:15:00 Module 3: 2D Shapes 00:05:00 Module 4: Position and Direction 00:15:00 Module 5: Time 00:30:00 **SCIENCE** A. Scientific Enquiry Module 1: Investigative Skills 00:15:00 B. Life Processes and Living Things Module 1: Life Processes - Worksheets 00:15:00 Module 2: Humans and other Animals 00:30:00 Module 3: Green Plants 00:30:00 Module 4: Variation and Classification 00:15:00 Module 5: Living Things in Their Environment 00:15:00 C. Materials and their Properties Module 1: Grouping and Classifying Materials 00:30:00 Module 2: Changing Materials 00:30:00 Module 3: Rocks and Soils 00:15:00 Module 4: Separating Mixtures of Materials 00:15:00 D. Physical Processes Module 1: Electricity 00:30:00 Module 2: Forces and Motion 00:15:00 Module 3: Light and Sound 00:30:00 Module 4: The Earth and beyond 00:15:00 **ICT** Module 1: General 00:15:00 Module 2: Word Processing, DTP and Graphics 00:15:00 Module 3: CD-ROMS, Internet & Email 00:15:00 **ART & DESIGN** ART & DESIGN 00:15:00 GEOGRAPHY Module 1: Maps and Plans 00:15:00 Module 2: Local Studies & Contrasting UK Locality 00:15:00 Module 3: Transport, Weather & Tourism 00:30:00 Module 4: Mountains and Rivers 00:30:00 Module 5: Around the World 00:15:00 **HISTORY** Module 1: Famous People 00:15:00 Module 2: The Tudors 00:15:00 Refer a Friend Refer a Friend and Claim One Course for FREE 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00