Introduction to becoming a teaching assistant workshops

Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy is running free, 3-hour workshops across Bedfordshire to give anyone considering a career in education the opportunity to find out more about the role of a teaching assistant.

During the workshop, you’ll cover:

• the day-to-day responsibilities of a teaching assistant
• the different roles within a school and how support staff contribute to a positive learning environment
• key concepts including safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional conduct
• the value of volunteering as a pathway into education
• progression routes and career opportunities within the sector

See our upcoming workshops in the table below.