Teaching assistants are increasingly being asked to take on greater teaching responsibilities within schools and this course covers all the essentials that a teaching assistant needs to know on supporting teaching and learning. The course is ideal for anyone who is interested in understanding the relationship between teaching and learning at the heart of the education process. The course will also enable an LSA to play a more effective role in assisting teachers in the classroom as well as moving towards delivering the lessons directly themselves. The course will focus on specific teaching and learning strategies for LSAs and support staff to maximise the progress of every pupil.

The aims of the course are to:
* Understand the principles of learning and provide practical ways to support learning in the classroom
* Examine effective teaching strategies to aid learning
* Consider the value of motivational learning as a means of raising achievement
* Provide practical tips on how to be a successful LSA