EYFS and Key Stage 1 & 2 Teaching Assistant
Join a teaching assistant course UK covering EYFS, Key Stage 1 & 2, SEN, and classroom skills to prepare for rewarding education careers.
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Overview
The teaching assistant course UK introduces a complete pathway into early years and primary education, combining EYFS principles with Key Stage learning frameworks. This programme connects EYFS teaching assistant course UK, key stage 1 teaching assistant UK, and key stage 2 teaching assistant UK into one structured journey. Moreover, it explores child development, safeguarding, and curriculum delivery while aligning with the primary teaching assistant course UK standards. Learners also engage with phonics, maths, and science modules, ensuring readiness for real classrooms. Therefore, this online teaching assistant course UK builds strong awareness for early years teaching assistant UK, SEN teaching assistant course UK, and broader classroom assistant training UK roles.
Course Description
Step into a vibrant learning environment where education shapes young minds from the earliest stages. This teaching assistant course UK blends EYFS frameworks with Key Stage progression, allowing learners to explore development milestones, curriculum planning, and effective classroom support. Furthermore, the EYFS teaching assistant course UK integrates safeguarding, welfare requirements, and parental engagement, ensuring a well-rounded foundation. As a result, learners can confidently approach roles within childcare and teaching assistant UK settings.
In addition, the programme carefully links key stage 1 teaching assistant UK and key stage 2 teaching assistant UK concepts with practical teaching strategies across English, mathematics, and science. The primary teaching assistant course UK also highlights phonics, grammar, and numeracy modules, which are essential in daily classroom activities. Consequently, participants develop the ability to assist pupils with varying needs, including those covered in the SEN teaching assistant course UK.
Moreover, this online teaching assistant course UK emphasises inclusive education, behaviour management, and innovative teaching methods. Through structured content, learners explore classroom assistant training UK techniques and adapt them for different school environments. Likewise, the course strengthens preparation for early years teaching assistant UK roles while reinforcing knowledge relevant to childcare and teaching assistant UK careers.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop structured knowledge of EYFS frameworks and apply them within EYFS teaching assistant course UK settings
- Analyse curriculum requirements across key stage 1 teaching assistant UK and key stage 2 teaching assistant UK levels
- Implement inclusive strategies aligned with SEN teaching assistant course UK principles
- Apply subject-based support techniques from the primary teaching assistant course UK
- Evaluate classroom environments using classroom assistant training UK approaches
Who Is This Course For?
- Individuals aiming to enter early years teaching assistant UK roles
- Learners interested in childcare and teaching assistant UK careers
- Aspiring professionals seeking online teaching assistant course UK flexibility
- Candidates preparing for key stage 1 teaching assistant UK and key stage 2 teaching assistant UK opportunities
- Those pursuing SEN teaching assistant course UK pathways within inclusive education
Certification
Once the EYFS and Key Stage 1 & 2 Teaching Assistant
is successfully completed, the learner can obtain the PDF certificate without any cost. The hard copy of the certificate is also available for £4.99. However, anyone ordering the hard copy certificate from outside the United Kingdom may incur an additional delivery charge.
Career Path
- Primary School Teaching Assistant – Supports lesson delivery and pupil engagement
Average Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 per year - EYFS Teaching Assistant – Works within early years settings focusing on development stages
Average Salary: £40,500 – £47,000 per year - SEN Teaching Assistant – Assists children with additional needs using specialised strategies
Average Salary: £41,000 – £49,000 per year - Key Stage 1 Classroom Assistant – Supports literacy and numeracy learning in early primary
Average Salary: £40,000 – £46,500 per year - Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant – Helps deliver advanced primary curriculum subjects
Average Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per year - Learning Support Assistant – Provides targeted support across various classroom settings
Average Salary: £40,000 – £48,500 per year
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A teaching assistant course UK includes EYFS frameworks, Key Stage curriculum, safeguarding, SEN support, and classroom strategies.
Yes, the course integrates SEN teaching assistant course UK content, preparing learners for inclusive education roles.
Yes, an online teaching assistant course UK is widely accepted for entry-level roles and career progression in schools.
You can apply for early years teaching assistant UK, key stage 1 teaching assistant UK, and key stage 2 teaching assistant UK roles.
Yes, the primary teaching assistant course UK modules include English, maths, science, and classroom management techniques.
EYFS and Key Stage 1 & 2 Teaching Assistant Course Reviews
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Course Curriculum
| EYFS and Key Stage 1 & 2 Teaching Assistant - Updated Version | |||
| Early Years Teaching | |||
| Module 01: Introduction to EYFS | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 02: Importance of Early Years in Development | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 03: EYFS Teaching Techniques | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 04: Working as an EYFS Teacher | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 05: Promoting Learning and Development | 00:33:00 | ||
| Module 06: Children Having Special Education Needs or Disabilities | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 07: Parents’ Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 08: Welfare Requirements | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 09: The EYFS Educational Philosophies and Privileges | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 10: Registration, Inspection, and Quality Improvement | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 11: EYFS Framework in 2021 | 00:13:00 | ||
| KS1 and KS2 Teaching Assistant | |||
| Primary Education in the UK | 00:36:00 | ||
| Responsibilities, Qualifications and Skills | 00:15:00 | ||
| Children with Special Educational Needs | 00:26:00 | ||
| National Curriculum in England | 00:14:00 | ||
| Types of Schools in the UK | 00:15:00 | ||
| Child Development | 00:13:00 | ||
| Moving to Key Stage 1 from EYFS | 00:19:00 | ||
| Starting at Key Stage 1 | 00:29:00 | ||
| English Requirements at Key Stage 1 | 00:35:00 | ||
| English Requirements at Key Stage 2 | 00:34:00 | ||
| English Teaching Strategies | 00:40:00 | ||
| Mathematics for Key Stage 1 | 00:29:00 | ||
| Mathematics for Lower Key Stage 2 | 00:26:00 | ||
| Mathematics for Upper Key Stage 2 | 00:31:00 | ||
| Teaching Strategies for Mathematics | 00:25:00 | ||
| Science for Key Stage 1 | 00:17:00 | ||
| Science for Key Stage 2 | 00:38:00 | ||
| Science Teaching Strategies | 00:23:00 | ||
| Geography and History Study Program | 00:31:00 | ||
| Geography and History Teaching Strategies | 00:20:00 | ||
| Other Primary Subjects for Key Stage 1 | 00:28:00 | ||
| Other Primary Subjects for Key Stage 2 | 00:31:00 | ||
| EYFS and Key Stage 1 & 2 Teaching Assistant - Old Version | |||
| **Early Years Teaching** | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to EYFS Teaching and Early Years of Childhood Development | |||
| The Importance of Education in Early Childhood | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why is Education Important? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Key Benefits of Early Childhood Education | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Importance of Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education | 00:05:00 | ||
| How education affects early childhood development? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Qualities of a Good Early Childhood Teacher | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 2: Working as an EYFS Teacher | |||
| The Role of the Early Years Teacher | 00:15:00 | ||
| Working with Young Children | 00:45:00 | ||
| Teaching Kids Life Skills at an Early Age | 00:15:00 | ||
| Teach Preschool Kids to Count | 00:15:00 | ||
| Setting Up a Reward System for Children | 00:15:00 | ||
| Teach New Skills by Acting out Scenes | 00:05:00 | ||
| Teach Kids about their Feelings | 00:05:00 | ||
| Teaching Self-Care Skills to Children with Special Needs | 00:15:00 | ||
| Teach Your Kids Time Management Skills | 00:30:00 | ||
| Requirements, Qualifications and Useful Skills | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 3: Understanding the EYFS Framework | |||
| The Early Years Framework | 00:30:00 | ||
| Understanding the EYFS Framework | 00:05:00 | ||
| A Fair and Flexible Framework | 00:05:00 | ||
| Regulation of Learning and Development | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 4: Promoting Learning and Development | |||
| The Learning and Development Requirements | 00:30:00 | ||
| The Early Learning Goals | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Characteristics of Effective Learning | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 5: Curriculum for EYFS Teaching | |||
| The EYFS Curriculum Design | 00:05:00 | ||
| Learning and Teaching Through Play | 00:30:00 | ||
| Playful Learning and Playful Teaching | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 6: Methods for EYFS Teaching | |||
| Teaching Methods | 00:15:00 | ||
| Strategies for 21st Century Early Childhood Teachers | 00:15:00 | ||
| Creating an Enabling Environment | 00:30:00 | ||
| Innovative Ideas to Make Your Teaching Methods More Effective | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 7: Working with Children Having Special Education Needs or Disabilities (SEN/SEND) | |||
| Understand Constructivism in the Classroom and Know Your Role as a Teacher | 01:00:00 | ||
| SEN Code of Practice | 01:00:00 | ||
| Get an Understanding on SENCO | 01:00:00 | ||
| Classroom Management Strategies for Children with Special Needs | 01:00:00 | ||
| Physical Difficulties, Sensory Difficulties, Cognitive Impairments of Pupils | 01:00:00 | ||
| How to Deal with Pupils with Autism | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 8: EYFS and Educational Philosophies and Exemptions to the EYFS | |||
| Montessori and the EYFS | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Montessori Approach | 00:15:00 | ||
| Exemptions from EYFS Learning and Development Requirements | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 9: Promoting Child Welfare in the Early Years | |||
| Welfare Requirements Become Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements | 00:05:00 | ||
| Staffing Roles and Responsibilities | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 10: Finding Work as an EYFS Teacher | |||
| Early Years Teacher | 00:30:00 | ||
| Teaching Jobs: Where to Find Them and When to Apply | 00:15:00 | ||
| How to write a Must-Read CV | 00:15:00 | ||
| **Key Stage 1 & 2 Teaching** | |||
| Module 11: Early Phonics & Alphabet, CV and Blends | |||
| Module 1: Early Phonics & Alphabet | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 2: CVC | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: Blends | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 12: Vowel Phonemes and Other Phonics | |||
| Module 4: Vowel Phonemes | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 5: Other Phonics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 13: Prefixes and Double Consonants | |||
| Module 1: Prefixes | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 2: Double Consonants | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 14: Plurals, Compound Words and Common Words | |||
| Module 1: Plurals | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 2: Compound Words | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: Common Words | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 15: Spelling | |||
| Module 4: Spelling and Rhyme | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5: Spelling Strategies | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 16: Alphabetical Order and Dictionary Skills | |||
| Alphabetical Order | 00:30:00 | ||
| Dictionary Skills | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 17: Synonyms & Thesaurus Work | |||
| Module 1: Synonyms | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 2: Thesaurus | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 18: Proverbs and Idioms | |||
| Module 1: Proverbs | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Idioms | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 3: Metaphorical Expressions | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 19: Noun, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs | |||
| Module 1: Nouns & Adjectives | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 1: Verbs | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Adverbs | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 20: Writing Basic Sentences and Collective Nouns | |||
| C. Writing Basic Sentences | 00:30:00 | ||
| D. Collective Nouns | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 21: Maths: General, Number and Number System | |||
| Module 1: Miscellaneous | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 2. Planning & Assessment | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 1: Counting | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 2: Patterns & Number Sequences | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: Ordering and Comparing Numbers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 4: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 5: Properties of Numbers | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 6: Place Value | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 7: Rounding, Approximating & Estimating | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 8: Ratio and Proportion | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 22: Calculations | |||
| Module 1: Addition & Subtraction | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 2: Doubling and Halving | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 3: Using a Calculator | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 23: Solving Problems | |||
| Module1: Word & Real Life Problems | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 2: Money Problems | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 24: Measures, Shape & Space | |||
| Module 1: Length or Distance | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2. Capacity or Volume | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: 2D Shapes | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 4: Position and Direction | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5: Time | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 25: Scientific Enquiry | |||
| Module 1: Investigative Skills | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 26: Life Processes and Living Things | |||
| Module 1: Life Processes – Worksheets | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Humans and other Animals | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 3: Green Plants | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 4: Variation and Classification | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5: Living Things in Their Environment | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 27: Properties of Materials and Physical Processes | |||
| Module 1: Grouping and Classifying Materials | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 2: Changing Materials | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 3: Rocks and Soils | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 4: Separating Mixtures of Materials | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 1: Electricity | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 2: Forces and Motion | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: Light and Sound | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 4: The Earth and beyond | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 28: ICT | |||
| Module 1: General | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Word Processing, DTP and Graphics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: CD-ROMS, Internet & Email | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 29: Art & Design and Geography | |||
| ART & DESIGN | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 1: Maps and Plans | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Local Studies & Contrasting UK Locality | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: Transport, Weather & Tourism | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 4: Mountains and Rivers | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 5: Around the World | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 30: History | |||
| Module 1: Famous People | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: The Tudors | 00:15:00 | ||
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