Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Course

Description

Take this Learning Support Assistant (LSA) course to learn how to support a single kid, a group of children, or a class of children with special needs. Students with unique needs, language barriers, or serious academic difficulties are frequently the focus of Learning Support Assistant (LSA) work.

With the help of this programme, you will learn the skills necessary to function as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and help them resolve these problems, relieving the resident instructor of some additional duties. You will learn the main responsibilities and competencies of LSA, as well as the opportunities that are currently available in the position. Advanced interpersonal skills with children, evaluation methods, safety precautions and special education practises will also be covered.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme, ensuring your newly acquired skills will enhance your professional development. Also, The CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) assure the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Course training and learning activities are relevant, reliable, and upto date.

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Course Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the national standard for LSAs
• Learn how to evaluate for LSA
• Roles and responsibility performances
• Learn NVQ/SVQ structure
• Learn the duties of work with children
• How to observe and listen as an LSA
• Children safeguarding activities
• Emergency deals and requirements
• SEN teaching responsibilities
• How to overcome the stress and maintain discipline

Key Features of Learning Support Assistant (LSA):

• Quality Licence Scheme endorsed
• CPD Certification Service Accredited
• Lifetime Access & 24/7 Support
• Self-paced course modules

Course Curriculum:

Module-01: The Roles of a Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

• Getting Started
• The National Standard for LSAs
• Qualification Requirements
• Structure of the NVQ/SVQ Level 2 for Learning Support Assistants
• Structure of the NVQ/SVQ Level 3 for Learning Support Assistants
• Roles and Responsibilities of an LSA
• Characteristics of a Good LSA
• Evaluating Yourself for the Role of an LSA

Module-02: Working with Children in a School

• Performing as an LSA
• Explaining and Introducing
• Questioning and Challenging
• Questioning Tips

Module-03: Assessing Students

• Assessing and Recording in Class
• Taking Notes
• The Assessment for Learning (AFL) Strategy
• The Purpose of AFL
• Assessing with AFL

Module-04: Skills of a LSA

• Observing and Listening
• Working with Groups
• Cooperative Group Work
• Working with Individuals
• Active Learning
• Developing Learning Skills in Children

Module-05: Providing for All Children

• Children Equality
• Gender Differences
• Children with Disabilities
• Exceptional Ability
• Ethnic Minorities
• Differences in Social Background
• Questions for Consideration

Module-06: Safeguarding and Wellbeing of Children and Young People

• Maintaining a Safe and Secure Learning Arena
• School Policies for Health and Safety
• Responsibilities of the Class Teachers and the LSAs
• Off-Site Activities

Module-07: Dealing with Emergencies

• Handling Hazardous Situations
• Locating Yourself in a Hazardous Situation
• Extinguishing Fires
• Health Emergencies
• Legislative Requirements

Module-08: Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Definitions of Special Educational Needs
• IQ Intelligence Test
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Autism and Asperger's)
• Dealing with Children with Autism
• Dyslexia
• Dealing with Children with Dyslexia
• ADHD
• Dealing with Children with ADHD

Module-09: Professional Development

• Assessing Yourself
• Practical Work
• Combining Skills with Multitasking
• Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
• Future Prospects
• General Principles

Module-10: Time and Stress Management

• Time Management
• Strategies for Time Management
• Deciding on Study Time
• Stress Reduction
• Getting Some Aid

Method of Assessment

• MCQ Based
• Passing Marks 60%
• Instant Assessment and Feedback

Certification

• QLS Endorsed Certificate
• CPD Certification Service (CPD UK) Accredited Certificate
• Digital (PDF) & Hardcopy certificates are available

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