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As a teaching assistant, or learning support assistant, you’ll support teachers and help children with learning activities in the classroom. You may also work with children who have special educational needs. Read our job profile guide to learn more about being a teaching assistant and what you need to do to become one.
Generally, career progression comes with experience. You may start out as a teaching assistant for a couple of years before looking to gain a promotion to become a higher-level teaching assistant (HLTA).
From there you could take on more studies to become a fully qualified teacher. Becoming a teaching assistant is a great way to get into teaching as the role will give you an important insight into the job of a teacher. In this role, you’ll gain transferrable skills that may be suitable for other roles within education such as a school receptionist.
Generally, professional development comes from gaining experience and further training. As your career progresses, you’ll take on more responsibilities and build upon your skillset.
There will also be training courses, covering areas like working with SEN pupils, supporting English as an additional language (EAL) pupils and promoting inclusive learning.
Professional organisations you could join include the National Association of Professional Teaching Assistants (NAPTA).
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