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Child Psychology for Teaching Assistant
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Learn child psychology, child development, behaviour management, SEN support, safeguarding, communication skills, and classroom assistance techniques.
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Overview
Understanding child psychology is essential for teaching assistants who support children’s learning, behaviour, emotional development, and overall wellbeing. This comprehensive Child Psychology for Teaching Assistant course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to effectively support children in educational settings and contribute positively to their academic and personal development.
Children develop cognitively, emotionally, socially, and behaviourally at different stages, and understanding these processes helps teaching assistants provide appropriate support. This course covers the fundamentals of child psychology, child development theories, learning styles, behavioural development, emotional wellbeing, communication techniques, special educational needs (SEN), classroom support strategies, safeguarding responsibilities, child-centred approaches, and positive behaviour management. Learners will gain valuable insight into how children think, learn, and interact, enabling them to create supportive and inclusive learning environments.
This course is ideal for aspiring teaching assistants, education support workers, childcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding child behaviour and development. Whether you are new to education or looking to enhance your skills, this course provides a strong foundation in child psychology within educational settings.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand key principles of child psychology
- Learn theories of child growth and development
- Develop knowledge of cognitive and emotional development
- Learn effective communication and support techniques
- Understand safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities
- Develop classroom support and behaviour management skills
Why choose this course
- Affordable, Accessible, informative and well-structured study materials
- Earn a globally recognised accredited qualification
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through any device
- Benefit from feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Excellent career advancement/career switch opportunities
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
Certification
Certificate of Achievement
After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for 9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Learners of all backgrounds can enrol. An interest in education, childcare, psychology, or child development will be beneficial.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring Teaching Assistants
- Childcare Practitioners
- Classroom Assistants
- Parents and Caregivers
- Anyone Interested in Child Development
Career Paths
Successful completion of this course may support progression into roles such as:
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Classroom Support Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Education Support Assistant
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Teaching Assistant Overview | |||
| Teaching Assistant Overview | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 02: Introduction to Child Psychology | |||
| Introduction to Child Psychology | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 03: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood | |||
| Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood | 00:31:00 | ||
| Module 04: Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment | |||
| Impacts of Separation and Loss on Attachment | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 05: Factors that Influence Development | |||
| Factors That Influence Development | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 06: Cognitive Development | |||
| Cognitive Development | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 07: Social and Emotional Development | |||
| Social and Emotional Development | 00:41:00 | ||
| Module 08: Personality and Intellectual Development of Children | |||
| Personality and Intellectual Development in Children | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 09: Stages of Language Development | |||
| Stages of Language Development | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 10: Understanding Moral Development | |||
| Understanding Moral Development | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 11: Understanding Behaviour & Relationships as a TA | |||
| Understanding Behaviour & Relationships as a TA | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 12: Experienced TAs Maintain Strong Communications with the Students | |||
| Experienced TAs Maintain Strong Communications with the Students | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 13: Career Prospects for TAs in the UK | |||
| Career Prospects for TAs in the UK | 00:24:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Child Psychology for Teaching Assistant | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Child Psychology for Teaching Assistant | 00:20:00 | ||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | |||
| Order your Certificates & Transcripts | 00:00:00 | ||
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Frequently asked questions
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It is a course that explores child development, behaviour, learning processes, and psychological principles relevant to supporting children in educational settings.
You will learn child development theories, behaviour management, communication techniques, SEN awareness, safeguarding, and classroom support strategies.
The course is suitable for aspiring teaching assistants, childcare practitioners, education support workers, and anyone interested in child development.
No. The course is suitable for beginners as well as those already working with children.
Yes. Child development is a core topic, including cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioural development.
Yes. The course covers positive behaviour management and classroom support strategies.
You will develop communication, observation, behaviour management, child support, and educational assistance skills.
Yes. It provides valuable knowledge and understanding relevant to teaching assistant and educational support roles.
Yes. The course introduces special educational needs and inclusive support practices.
Yes. Child psychology and teaching assistant training can be effectively studied through online learning programmes.
Understanding child psychology helps educators support learning, manage behaviour, and promote children's wellbeing effectively.
Career opportunities include Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Classroom Support Worker, Childcare Assistant, Family Support Worker, and Education Support Assistant.