Teaching Assistants - Primary

What is happening with Teaching Assistants ....

Teaching assistant courses in this section continue to focus on the National Qualifications Framework of Induction Training, NVQs at levels 2 and 3 and HLTA. The Foundation Degree for Teaching Assistants is also offered, in partnership with Edge Hill University. Look out too for the new Shropshire Certificate of Classroom Competence for Teaching Assistants, details of which are included.

In addition, browse through the whole brochure, as short courses are offered within many curriculum areas, some specifically designed for teaching assistants and some for teaching assistants and teachers to attend together. It is possible for teaching assistants to attend many of these courses free of charge, if accompanying a paying teacher. Look out for the courses with the symbol.

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Follow the links on this page to view more detail about any of the courses or meetings listed.

Primary Teaching Assistants' Network Meetings
Subject network meetings will include:

• an update on national, local and regional developments in the subject
• professional development in a topical subject-related issue
• sharing of effective practice with colleagues from other schools.

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Autumn Term 2008

3 Day Preparation for HLTA Assessment
This 3 day course will give the theoretical background and cover learning styles and strategies. Applicants must have attended 'Are You Ready for HLTA Status?' course.

An Introduction to NVQs for Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants wishing to gain an NVQ qualification at level 2 or 3 must attend this free course prior to commencing training. Candidates will then be directed to suitable training in their part of the county.

Primary Teaching Assistants' Induction Training
This six day course is for newly appointed teaching assistants and those in their first year as a teaching assistant. It is designed to give delegates a thorough introduction to working as a teaching assistant in school. It will supply a wealth of knowledge, skills and strategies which will equip an effective teaching assistant to fulfill their role in school.

NVQ in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, Level 3 Primary
The NVQs for Teaching Assistants have changed in line with the changes to the National Occupational standards for Teaching Assistants. This new qualification reflects the changing role of the TA and offers a much wider range of units to choose from, which takes account of the wide range of roles which TAs carry out in schools.

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Spring Term 2009

Are You Ready for HLTA Status?
All teaching assistants who wish to gain HLTA status must attend this course prior to the three day preparation for assessment course. It is designed to ensure that candidates have all the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to successfully gain HLTA status. Following the course, candidates will be guided towards the next suitable training cohort.

3 Day Preparation for HLTA Assessment
This 3 day course will give the theoretical background and cover learning styles and strategies. Applicants must have attended 'Are You Ready for HLTA Status?' course.

An Introduction to NVQs for Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants wishing to gain an NVQ qualification at level 2 or 3 must attend this free course prior to commencing training. Candidates will then be directed to suitable training in their part of the county.

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Summer Term 2009

An Introduction to NVQs for Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants wishing to gain an NVQ qualification at level 2 or 3 must attend this free course prior to commencing training. Candidates will then be directed to suitable training in their part of the county.

Are You Ready for HLTA Status?
All teaching assistants who wish to gain HLTA status must attend this course prior to the three day preparation for assessment course. It is designed to ensure that candidates have all the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to successfully gain HLTA status. Following the course, candidates will be guided towards the next suitable training cohort.

3 Day Preparation for HLTA Assessment
This 3 day course will give the theoretical background and cover learning styles and strategies. Applicants must have attended 'Are You Ready for HLTA Status?' course.

NVQ in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, Level 3 Primary
The NVQs for Teaching Assistants have changed in line with the changes to the National Occupational standards for Teaching Assistants. This new qualification reflects the changing role of the TA and offers a much wider range of units to choose from, which takes account of the wide range of roles which TAs carry out in schools.