Teaching Assistant Courses
Blackford Centre for Teaching Assistants



“This course is ideal if you are currently working as it will fit around your working pattern and there are no set deadlines.”
“I have already recommended the course to a few of my friends and colleagues who are thinking of embarking on a career change.”
“The tutors are really helpful with the feedback they give you for the assignments. The great thing about doing this course is that there is no set deadline for handing in your work.”
“Do it! It is such a flexible course, good value for money too. The modules are clearly written and easy to understand.”
“The tutor I have is always willing to help and give advice and when I had to call the centre at the start, just to ask questions before I enrolled, they were so helpful.”
Teaching Assistant Diploma Course
What's in the pack?
Here's what you'll find in your course
pack:
- Quick Start guide, to get you started on the course.
- A sturdily bound set of course modules that lies flat for ease of study. They contain detailed, practical information that guides you skillfully towards becoming a teaching assistant.
- 9 teaching assistant assignments. Your assignments will be carefully marked with personal advice by an experienced tutor.
- A useful case that keeps all your course material (not in the online-only edition).
- How to Succeed in your Distance Learning Course booklet. Tips and advice on how to successfully complete your course. This booklet is not available elsewhere.
- How to Write Assignments booklet. This booklet offers useful guidance on how to prepare your assignments. It's not available elsewhere.
- New Audio CD! Listen to the course in the car or on your iPod. The course now includes a CD and online mp3 version of the course which you can download. This means you can listen to the course wherever you are - while commuting or on holiday.
- A study guide and planner that helps you organise your study.
- Self-assessment exercises. They occur throughout the course to help you get organised as a teaching assistant. They also check that you can tackle important topics.
- Question and Answer sheets for you to have your queries answered (not in the online-only edition).

Plus! Access your course online
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And when you complete the course, you'll get the following free items:
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From time to time we may improve, amend or extend the items mentioned here.