Professional Development Opportunities for Teaching Assistants
TDA Induction Courses
This training follows the TDA national programme for newly appointed
teaching assistants to enable them to understand the role and to support
teachers effectively in raising the standards in literacy and numeracy.
It is suitable for teaching assistants who have been in post for less
than a year. The primary course runs once a term; secondary on demand.
Cache Level
2 Certificate for Support Work in Schools(SWS)
This certificate is suitable for both teaching assistants
and admin staff who have not previously taken any qualifications. Supported
by Hertford Regional College or West Herts College, candidates complete four units of work.
If a school has eight or more candidates the college will run the course
in the school. More details:
Higher Level Teaching
Assistants
Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA) is highly recommended for
anyone who may be taking on specified work – planning and delivering
lessons in one area of the timetable. Funding is available for those teaching assistants wishing to obtain Higher Level Teaching
Assistant status.
STA Courses
The STA Certificate courses seek to enhance TAs’ knowledge
and understanding of how they can most effectively support children and
class teachers in delivering literacy and numeracy and how best to support
individuals and small groups across the curriculum. The University of
Hertfordshire run both primary and secondary STA courses in Hatfield.
This involves attendance at the University for one day a week; assessment
is by assignments and essays.
NVQs
The NVQs for Teaching Assistants at Levels 2 and 3 are
work-based qualifications, designed for those who work with teachers in
classrooms supporting the learning process in primary, secondary and specialist
schools. After attending a start session candidates do most of the work
in school, supported by an assessor.
Accredited Training Opportunities
A table showing courses available for teaching assistants
and other support staff has been prepared for information.
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