Bath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Taught at New City College, this course is normally delivered at their Ardleigh Green campus. The Foundation Degree in Education Studies for Teaching Assistants is a two-year course for experienced teaching assistants wishing to study at a higher educational level. This course is for teaching assistants or learning and inclusion support assistants in all areas of teaching: early years, primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, and post-16 teaching. The course covers all aspects of the work of the teaching assistant, including:
- the ways children develop and learn
- appropriate and inclusive teaching methods supporting learners with additional needs
- social and emotional issues and contexts in learning
- policy and legislation
Modules
All of the modules on this course are compulsory and worth 20 credits each. Successful completion of all of the modules in the first year is worth 120 credits at Level 4 and equivalent to a Certificate of Higher Education. Successful completion of the second year is also worth 120 credits and will lead to the award of the Level 5 Foundation Degree. Foundation Degree in Education Studies for Teaching Assistants Year 1
- The Curriculum, Foundation Stage to End of Secondary (20 credits)
- Inclusion (20 credits)
- Learning -Theory and Practice: Part 1 (20 credits)
- Learning -Theory and Practice: Part 2 (20 credits)
- The Reflective Practitioner: The Inclusive Learning Environment: Part 1 (20 credits)
- The Reflective Practitioner: The Inclusive Learning Environment: Part 2 (20 credits)
- Working in Partnership: Part 1 (20 credits)
- Working in Partnership: Part 2 (20 credits)
- Supporting Children’s Behaviour for Learning: Part 1 (20 credits)
- Supporting Children’s Behaviour for Learning: Part 2 (20 credits)
- Exploring Education Research (20 credits)
Assessment method
All of our teaching staff are experienced professionals in the field of education. All students are allocated a personal tutor who will be your first point of communication should you have any queries or concerns. Regular 1:1 sessions will take place within the classroom where there will be the opportunity to discuss your course and progress. Assessment is carried out in a variety of ways:
- Critical reading/literature reviews
- Seminar presentations
- Collaborative investigations
- Seminar reports and journals
- Investigative reports
- Practice in the workplace
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- NCC1
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- New City College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Appropriate accredited Level 3 qualifications (for example A-levels or vocational qualifications). Working or placement as a teaching assistant (or in a similar role). This will be assessed on an individual basis. Completion of a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Application through Bath Spa University.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
New City College
Falkirk Street
London
N1 6HQ