Thinking of changing my job to become a teaching assistant. What qualifications do I need and how long would this take. Does the course involve on the job training.
Thank you.
2007-02-23 23:22:51 · 9 answers · asked by joanne r 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
To become a TA you don't need a formal qualification but are expected to have a reasonable level of education (Maths and English). However this is changing as it becomes a more recognised posistion. I took the OCR level 2 Teaching Assistants course (I could have done level 3 but my employer at the time wouldn't pay the extra £150). There is now also the HLTA (Higher lever teachiong assistant) but you would need 2 years experience to take it. That would put you on a higher pay scale and there would be more responsibility.
It's a wonderfully fulfilling job which requires a lot of patience and care. I love all my children and look forward to every day at work. Good luck with your pursuit of this job and if you are in the UK, most local councils post their jobs on their website first so try this before looking in the paper.
2007-02-25 07:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by helen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in Britain, then it's easy.
You do one year part-time course in college; only one night a week.
Also have to volunteer 6 hours a week in a local school or playgroup
This gains you a CASHE NVQ level 2. With this you can get a job as a teaching assistant for ages 0-16
Whilst there you may wish to do a 3 year NVQ level 3 which will allow you to work with the children unsupervised
2007-02-24 14:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are courses at colleges that you could enroll on - level 1 and work your way up. Also, start to get involved with your local school - you don't always need qualifications, especially for specific support in some cases, ie I had a teaching assistant to help with a child who had mobility problems. Good luck in your new career!
2007-02-24 08:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by no_fool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that in order to be in the classroom you do have to have some educational course work, though I don't recall how many hours. This is a result of NCLB. The local community college where I used to live had developed a certification program (not sure if it was one or two years) for those who wanted to be teacher's assistants. I suggest you check out your local community colleges and your state department of ed for more information.
2007-02-24 13:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by Viewaskew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been a teaching assistant for 5 yrs now i went to college to go up through the levels 1, 2 and 3 yes you will have to have a placement while you are training but dont worry moist schools will bit your hand off for the extra helpgood luck x
2007-02-25 13:41:54 · answer #5 · answered by buggerlugs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please dont think about it any longer.Just do it!!! You can train while you work and you will never find a more fun and worthwhile job.I was a nurse for many years and decided I needed a change 7 years ago.I still look forward to going to work every day.Good luck.
2007-02-26 13:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by blackdiamond 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the school you want to work at. But generally there is a required license from your state.
2007-02-24 07:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wouldnt need to go to university to do it but it helps and or have done a-levels. and yes it dose involve aboout a years training
2007-02-24 07:26:08 · answer #8 · answered by badmannn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i do not have any reply for this one
2007-02-24 11:29:23 · answer #9 · answered by Cuddles 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋