Foundation Degree Teaching Assistants: University of East London

About the programme

This programme is aimed at teaching assistants and other support staff in primary schools and other educational settings. It is designed to enable you to gain a recognised qualification in the field, and also provides the basis for further professional development. You must be employed for at least six hours per week (or the equivalent in a voluntary capacity) in an appropriate role and educational setting.

Career opportunities

All participants will already be working in schools. The programme will equip you with a formal qualification to enhance your career development and provides the basis for further study and professional development.

Admission requirments

• They welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the education workforce, particularly those from different cultural groups and men.
• Applicants for the Foundation Degree for Teaching Assistants must be employed for at least six hours per week (or the equivalent in a voluntary capacity) in an appropriate role and educational setting. Entry is based on internal assessment and prior experience.
• Students who have obtained University Certificates at any of their partner institutions are automatically offered a place on the programme and bring with them the number of credits already gained on these programmes at level 1.
• Applicants who have already completed other recognised Specialist Teaching Assistant programmes.
• Students seeking admission to the programme who have already completed certificated courses for Teaching Assistants at Higher Education level may gain exemption for up to 60 level 1 credits.