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Train to become a fully qualified Teaching Assistant
Develop the knowledge and skills needed for the rapidly changing role of a Teaching Assistant with our extremely sought after professional qualifications. Our highly qualified and experienced tutors are fully equipped to prepare you for your future career as a Teaching Assistant.
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This course is an introduction to the knowledge needed to work in a school or college. It links to varied support staff roles including Teaching Assistants, administration & site support roles.
Many students secure a voluntary placement during the Award course and on completion of the qualification continue to the Certificate, which they are then able to complete more quickly than the usual 10 months.
"There are over 5,000 Teaching Assistant jobs in Dorset, that's 15% above the national average!" EMSI
Why Bournemouth & Poole College?
Many of our students secure jobs while on the course and a huge 95% of our students tell us that their course exceeded their expectations.
We work with over 60 local primary and secondary schools, including schools with special needs education, pupil referral units and schools for children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. This means you will acquire the best skills and knowledge to prepare you for work in any classroom.
Our courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications. They are flexible, well supported and we are dedicated to developing innovative practices and new technologies. We will ensure that you have the most up-to-date and relevant skills required to fulfil your role as a Teaching Assistant.
Meet our students
“The whole experience has changed my outlook and how I deal with my own children. I see them and their needs differently and I feel like it’s made me a better mum.”Read more
"It's given me so much confidence; I have gone from strength to strength."