QUOTE HOTCOURSES TO RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT This home learning programme has been developed to enable those working, or hoping to work, in the role of ‘teaching assistant’, to acquire and develop a level of understanding and skills that will help them to do this effectively. The programme consists of a number of modules, each of which relate to a particular aspect that is important and relevant to the teaching assistant role. The modules are organized into two groups. There are five mandatory modules and you must complete all of them. They are: Provide support for learning activities, Support children’s development Help to keep children safe, Contribute to positive relationships and Provide effective support for your colleagues. Optional modules include: Use information and communication technology to support pupils’ learning, Support a child with disabilities or special educational needs, Support children and young people’s play and Provide displays. You must therefore complete seven modules in total. Each module contains a number of sections relating to different aspects of the overall topic with which it is concerned. Each section contains both descriptive text and a range of questions that are designed to test and help you demonstrate your understanding of the material covered.