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Course Summary

The Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant course is aimed at those interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support in an educational setting. You may be volunteering or starting work in schools, or even just considering this professional pathway.

Completion of this course will give you a deeper understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support and will encourage you to consider what the role entails. You will enjoy fun, hands on activities, and it may help you progress to further study or help support a career in Supporting Teaching & Learning.

What else do I need to know?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

The Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant course will take you 1 session to complete. You will attend college from 5:00pm-8:00pm at our Rochford Campus in Boston on Wednesday 11th November 2026.

This course is fully funded, meaning you won’t have any course fees to pay.

There are no formal assessments for this course.

How to Apply.

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