Course Content
Our Higher Learning Teaching Assistant course has been split across 12 modules and will take approximately 90 learning hours to complete. The course syllabus will cover the following modules:
- Building Positive Relationships through Effective Communication
- Maintaining Effective Communication
- Lesson Planning and Assessment through the Curriculum
- Student monitoring and Assessment
- Understanding Child Development
- Your Role as a Role Model
- Every Child Matters – Equality and Inclusion
- Working with Children with Special Educational Needs
- Professional Development
- Personal Development
- Legislation, Legal Obligations, and School Policies to Ensure Pupil Wellbeing
- Final Assessment
Accreditation
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded with:
Level 4 CPD Awarded in Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
The course has been independently accredited through The CPD Certification Service. You will receive a recognised CPD Certification upon finishing the course which you can take to interview or you as part of your portfolio.
Your certificate will be produced within 1-3 working days. The certificate will be produced in PDF format, optional hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.
The CPD certificate is recognised by major employers, education establishments and institutions in the UK and Internationally. Taking the course will demonstrate your professional commitment, as it clearly demonstrates your potential to employers and the value that you can bring to an organisation. It shows that you are serious about your chosen career sector and it can be that crucial step in helping you to gain a new job or promotion.
Support
This Higher Learning Teaching Assistant course included unlimited help and support from our dedicated tutor support team whilst you are studying the course.
Our tutor support team are here to help you complete the course and ensure you have an enjoyable learning experience. You will be able to contact your tutor once enrolled onto the course, who can help assist you with any questions you have no matter how big or small.
Assessments
To pass the Higher Learning Teaching Assistant course learner must complete all modules of the course. Once these are completed at the end of the course learner will take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice assessment test is graded automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.
If for any reason the course is not passed upon first attempt, you can keep taking the final assessment as many times as you like until you have passed the course.
Study Method
This Higher Learning Teaching Assistant course is studied online through our eLearning campus. Once you enroll onto the course you will receive your own personal login credentials. Once logged in you will be able to access your course lessons, end of module tests, study resources, policies and much more.
The eLearning campus is fully interactive and compatible across all major web browsers. You will be able to study the course through a Desktop, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone device.
Enrolment Duration
The course requires 90 guided learning hours to complete, which is subjective and depends upon individual learning ability and how quickly information is absorbed. The course and study materials are self-led meaning you can study at your own pace.
You will have 12 months from the date of enrolment to complete the course, which is sufficient time to complete the course.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements or previous qualifications required to enroll on the Higher Learning Teaching Assistant course. The course is available to everyone. You should have a basic level of English language, literacy and ICT skills.
Once the course has successfully been completed learners will be awarded with a CPD Certificate of Achievement Award from us.
The course has been independently accredited and recognised with the CPD Certfiication Service.

Your certificate will display the universally recognised CPD Certification Service logo as proof of your knowledge and competencies gained from taking this course.
The CPD certificate is recognised by major employers, education establishments and institutions in the UK and Internationally. Taking the course will demonstrate your professional commitment, as it clearly demonstrates your potential to employers and the value that you can bring to an organisation. It shows that you are serious about your chosen career sector and it can be that crucial step in helping you to gain a new job or promotion.
What is CPD?
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the leading independent organisation operating across all sectors to complement CPD polices of professional and academic institutions.
Recognised nationally by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions the CPD Certification Service is a valuable certificate to achieve.
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. CPD is a commitment to lifelong learning, a skill that is invaluable to all people in society. Employers from both the public and private sectors, as well as academic intuitions across the UK and internationally recognise Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
CPD is a great way for individuals to gain new skills, improve their job prospects, gain greater job satisfaction and also help to secure a promotion.
The courses available through us conform to the universally accepted CPD quality mark and standards of recording, reflecting, tracking, planning and reviewing.
When can I enrol on a course?
We don’t have set enrolment dates like a traditional college or university, thus you can enroll on a course at any time and study as your own pace.
Can I enrol on more than one course?
Yes. You are able to study more than 1 course at any given time. You can study 2 courses or even 10 courses at the same time.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All our courses come with an recognised CPD Certification Award upon completion, therefore once you finish the course we will issue you with your certificate.
Will I get a tutor if I need help?
Of course. Once you enrol onto a course you will have access to the tutor support team, thus you will be able to contact a tutor should you have any questions.
How much is a hard copy certificate?
Once you finish your course we will produce a digital PDF version of your CPD Certificate of Achievement Award. You can print this out yourself or if you prefer you can order a stamped hard copy certificate for just £9.99. We will produce and dispatched your personalised certificate within 1-3 working days.
Can I enrol if I live outside the UK?
Yes, you can! We welcome every student onto our courses because they are online, so there are no classes to attend. You can study anywhere at any time.
Are there any additional/hidden fees?
None whatsoever. We list the course price and extras on the course page. Everything you need to study your course is included within the course material. The exam costs and re-sit fees are all included within the course price. The only optional fee is for a hard copy certificate where you would pay £9.99, however we will produce the digital PDF version included in the course price.
Can I study on my tablet/smartphone?
Yes you can. All our courses will work on tablet or smartphone devices so you will be able to study on every major device and operating system, this includes PC’s, Laptops, Mac’s, Tablets, Smartphones and Gaming Consoles.
We are here to answer any questions you may have about the course. Reach out to us and we’ll respond as soon as we can: