New qualification enables teaching assistants to cover short term teacher absence

Schools are constantly looking at ways that they can maximise their resources and a new qualification from Bedford College enables teaching assistants to gain the skills they need to cover a pre-prepared class in the short term absence of the teacher.

Not only can this provide your school with more flexibility in terms of staff resource but it can also lead to significant cost savings for short term supply cover.

The Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools course includes the following topics: understanding child and young person development, safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people, communication, schools as organisations, children and young people’s behaviour, equality, diversity and inclusion, supervising whole class activities, engaging in personal development, supporting children and young people’s health and safety and team working.

The course is delivered via e-learning so students can have online access to their assessor, resources, tutorials and reading materials. They will also have workplace assessments from their assessor throughout the course.

For more information please visit: www.bedfordtrainingservices.co.uk or speak to a Business Development Adviser on 0300 011 2344.