Coleg Menai Holyhead
Monday, 03/02/2025
Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
Key Details
- Available at:Dolgellau, Colwyn Bay Library, Caernarfon, Holyhead, Rhyl Library, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Ty Cyfle - Bangor High Street
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
16/17 weeks
×Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant
Introduction to Being a Teaching AssistantPart-Time
Course Description
The course helps students develop the skills needed to work in a primary classroom. At Colwyn Bay Library learners will spend 2 days per week learning in a classroom, and 1 additional day per week of work experience. In Rhyl Library, learners will spend 1 day per week learning in a classroom, and 1 additional day per week of work experience. In Holyhead and Caernarfon the work experience takes place at the end of the course.
Tutors will help students arrange their placements. Hours are child-friendly, totalling less than 16/17 hours per week.
The course is free, but students must complete a DBS check with the College which (currently) costs £38. The cost of the DBS check will be £49.50 from December.
Course Dates
Coleg Menai Holyhead
This course requires an interview before enrolment. Call us for further information.
| Date | Time | Days | Hours | Weeks | Cost | Con** | Bookings | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2025 | 09:30 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 15.00 | 17 | Free | 2 / 11 | D0019020 |
Coleg Menai Holyhead
| Date | Time | Days | Hours | Weeks | Cost | Con** | Bookings | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | 09:30 | Monday, Thursday | 10.00 | 17 | Free | 2 / 11 | D0022288 |
Colwyn Bay Library
| Date | Time | Days | Hours | Weeks | Cost | Bookings | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 | 09:30 | Wednesday, Thursday, Flex | 15.00 | 16 | Free | 6 / 16 | CVG91617A |
Entry Criteria
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Delivery
The course is delivered through a blend of the following:
- Lectures
- Presentations
- Group work
- Classroom-based learning
You will spend 2 days per week in the classroom: 9.30am–2.30pm.
You will also have a work placement in a school for 1 day a week, 5 hours per week, at times to suit the school.
Assessment
You will be assessed by portfolio.
Progression
You could proceed onto a number of courses at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:
- CACHE Classroom Assistants Level 2 (Certificate for Supporting Teaching and Learning in School)
Other details
Course type: Part-Time
Level:
1
Programme Area:
- Health, Social Care and Childcare
Bilingual:
n/a
Health, Social Care and Childcare
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Health, Social Care and Childcare
