Cache Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Cache Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
By Carlee Jones
Unit 1
The role of the Teaching Assistant
E1. National Curriculum framework
The National Curriculum is split into four Key Stages which are as follows;
Key Stage 1 – Up to age 7 (Year 1 & 2)
Key Stage 2 – 7 to 11 years old (Year 3,4,5 &6)
Key Stage 3 – 11 to 14 years old (Year 7,8 &9)
Key Stage 4 – 14 to 16 years old (Year 10 & 11)
Key Stage 1 & 2 are the primary phase and key stages 3 & 4 constitute the secondary phase.
The secondary phase of the National Curriculum comprises of the following subjects - Maths, English, Science, Welsh, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Religious Education and Information and Communication Technology.
Teaching Assistants in Wales are required to support the curriculum and often have a key role in developing the pupils Numeracy skills. The teaching assistant must understand the learning objectives set by the teacher and the outcome required, they must obtain resources needed to carry out the task effectively and give praise and encouragement throughout the activity and provide feedback to the teacher regarding the pupils progression.
The following are a few strategies that a Teaching Assistant can adopt to help pupils develop their mathematical knowledge and skills;
• Check that the pupil has learned all the relevant information in order to complete the task. • Repeat the instructions to the pupil to ensure they have complete understanding of what is required from them. • Read the textbook information so they understand the text. • Play mathematical games. • Take class notes for the pupil.
The teaching assistant can help the pupil develop problem solving skills by ensuring the pupil understands the task in
By Carlee Jones
Unit 1
The role of the Teaching Assistant
E1. National Curriculum framework
The National Curriculum is split into four Key Stages which are as follows;
Key Stage 1 – Up to age 7 (Year 1 & 2)
Key Stage 2 – 7 to 11 years old (Year 3,4,5 &6)
Key Stage 3 – 11 to 14 years old (Year 7,8 &9)
Key Stage 4 – 14 to 16 years old (Year 10 & 11)
Key Stage 1 & 2 are the primary phase and key stages 3 & 4 constitute the secondary phase.
The secondary phase of the National Curriculum comprises of the following subjects - Maths, English, Science, Welsh, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Religious Education and Information and Communication Technology.
Teaching Assistants in Wales are required to support the curriculum and often have a key role in developing the pupils Numeracy skills. The teaching assistant must understand the learning objectives set by the teacher and the outcome required, they must obtain resources needed to carry out the task effectively and give praise and encouragement throughout the activity and provide feedback to the teacher regarding the pupils progression.
The following are a few strategies that a Teaching Assistant can adopt to help pupils develop their mathematical knowledge and skills;
• Check that the pupil has learned all the relevant information in order to complete the task. • Repeat the instructions to the pupil to ensure they have complete understanding of what is required from them. • Read the textbook information so they understand the text. • Play mathematical games. • Take class notes for the pupil.
The teaching assistant can help the pupil develop problem solving skills by ensuring the pupil understands the task in