Teaching assistants are an important resource in education. This unit looks at how the role has developed across the UK over time and particularly in Wales. It explores the skills and attributes that teaching assistants use to provide effective support and contribute to productive teamwork.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
discuss how the UK's teaching assistant workforce came into being
be developing your understanding that teaching assistants are part of a wider assistant workforce in the public services of health, social services and education
have insights into the diverse roles and distinctive contributions of teaching assistants across the UK
be able to identify some of the skills that teaching assistants use to provide effective support and that contribute to productive teamwork
be reflecting on the value of the work of teaching assistants and on the support skills involved, and thinking about your future role.
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Hi there, i have completed the course (100%) and its on my achievements but there is no option to download my statement of particiption.
I've had a look at your profile and I could see that your statement of participation is ready to be downloaded, you can find it in your profile (My achievements section). Normally it can take up to 24 hours for the system to generate your Badges/Statement of participation.
This is a nice bite sized course to give you a little insight to all the different roles you could play as a TA.