Teaching Assistant Courses

Training Courses for Teaching Assistants seeking professional development, a skills boost and CV enhancement 

Teaching Assistants have a very important role in the classroom and must stay up-to-date with evolving educational best practices, methodologies, pedagogical advancements, and technology. 

Regular CPD training equips Teaching Assistants with the latest teaching strategies, enabling them to provide more effective support to both teachers and students. It fosters a dynamic learning environment, enhancing the overall educational experience for all learners.

CPD courses for Teaching Assistants provides access to expert strategies and new skills.
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Online training courses for Teaching Assistants

An introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant

Learn and understand the fundamental duties and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants. This is a great course if you are a newly qualified Teaching Assistant.

Level: Beginner
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 20 minutes
Learners: 550+

Level 1 Safeguarding in Education

Learn vital knowledge, skills and preventative strategies that will  ensure you are able to keep children and young adults safe in all learning environments.

Level: Beginner
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 20 minutes
Learners: 1000+

Introduction to Behaviour Management

Proactive behaviour management strategies should be used to maintain a good level of learning quality for all students. This course outlines practical behaviour management strategies and allows learners to implement them immediately.  

Level: Beginner
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 20 minutes
Learners: 1000+

An introduction to Phonics for Teaching Assistants 

Understand the theory behind using Phonics in early years teaching and develop practical skills to deliver effective Phonics teaching support.

Level: Beginner
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 20 minutes
Learners: 500+

How learning takes place

Gain a deep understanding of the cognitive principles that form the basis of all types of learning. Learn to apply these principles to ensure all students are able to learn successfully.

Level: Beginner
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 20 minutes
Learners: 800+

An introduction to SEND in the classroom

In every classroom there are students with neurodiversity and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 
 
Knowing how to support these students properly is a crucial responsibility of the Teaching Assistant role. 

Level: Beginner
Duration: 45 minutes
Video Time: 20 minutes
Learners: 550+

Gain a accredited qualification to enhance your performance as a teaching Assistant

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Prospero Learning training courses for Teaching assistants have been accredited by the CPD Certification Service. This means all courses contain high-quality, relevant, and modern content that can be applied directly to professionals working in Teaching Assistant roles.

These courses have passed rigorous checks to ensure that once completed, Learners can use what they have studied to be more effective in their role. After successful completion, Learners will have the confidence to deploy their new knowledge and skills to support their students.
The courses are designed for TA's with or without experience.

I love the fact that they are simple and easy to understand with concise, clear details.

You can apply everything that is taught in the course straight away.

— Diodio.
I learned a lot from the course, including how to work as Teaching Assistant in a school, how to communicate effectively, how to work with the class teacher and the pupils, how to encourage positive behavior and healthy habits while working as a TA.

— Rukhsana.
The course is very clear and precise.

The lecture materials are well-structured and organised.

It has given me a very good start towards making me a better Teaching Assistant.
— Okeoma.

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