Teaching Assistant Complete Course (TA, SEN, Autism, ADHD & Dyslexia) - CPD Certified

Frequently Asked Questions

• What do teaching assistants do?

  Teacher assistants assist the teachers in enhancing the learning experience for students; their responsibilities include:
  
  • Classroom support
  • Administrative tasks
  • Grading assignments, tests and homework
  • Tutoring one-on-one or small group
  • Preparing lesson plans and gathering materials
  • Special needs support for some students
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Behavior management

• What are the courses for teacher assistants?

  There are various courses to get started in Janets, for example:
  
  • EYFS Teaching Assistant Training Course
  • SEN Support Training For Teaching Assistants
  • Focus Awards Level 3 In Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools (RQF)
  • Focus Awards Level 4 For Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)
  • Focus Awards Level 5 In Education And Training (RQF)
  
  The Focus Awards courses are regulated courses, so they are extremely valuable to employers.

• Can a teaching assistant become a teacher?

  Simply put, YES, you can become a teacher from a TA. Apart from your knowledge and skills, you will also need teaching ability, experience and some recognised qualifications to teach a teacher. Many TAs go on to become full-time teachers.

• What is the highest level teaching assistant?

  HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
  
  A Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) is someone who has additional training and qualifications and does all the things that teaching assistants do along with various other responsibilities like taking classes on their own, planning and teaching lessons and offer specialist support for learning.

• What are the TA levels?

  TA Level 1: They assist with basic tasks such as grading, setting up equipment for labs, or helping students. They often work under the supervision of a teacher.
  
  TA Level 2: They usually have gained some experience in teaching, and their responsibilities include leading discussion sections, grading assignments or exams, and providing additional support to students.
  
  TA Level 3: They usually have served as TAs for several years. They play lessons, provide one-on-one support, classroom management, create educational materials and resources and support students with special educational needs.
  
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): With additional experience and qualification, they often lead classes, supervise students, deliver pre-planned lessons, plan and assess learning activities, provide targeted support and more.

• How long is a Level 3 Teaching Assistant?

  Study Time of Focus Awards Level 3 Award In Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools (RQF)
  
  The approximate amount of time required to complete the Focus Awards Level 3 Award In Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools (RQF) Qualification is around 120 hours. Janets provide a whole year to complete this qualification.

• Are teaching assistants useful?

  Teaching Assistants offers a unique dynamic within the classroom, one that extends beyond the traditional teacher-student dynamic. Teaching assistants have the capacity to offer personalized support and guidance, catering to the diverse needs of individual learners. This also instills confidence in students. They also understand a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles which allows them to tailor their support accordingly.

• Do teaching assistants teach classes?

  Yes, teaching assistants can teach classes, but there is a catch. They have to be qualified as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). They can teach classes, teach pre-planned lessons, and cover for the absences of teachers.