BTec Advanced Level for Teaching Assistants 2011/12
New Training Opportunities for Teaching Assistants (working in mainstream/special schools/colleges)
Mary Hare and the Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service are working in partnernship to create new training opportunities for Teaching Assistants working with, or wishing to specialise in working with, children and young people who are hearing and/or visually impaired.
Cost of individual day attendance: £80
Accreditation at BTEC Advanced Level requires attendance on all six days as well as task-based activities.
BTEC registration additional cost £80.
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14 September 2011 |
Day 1 | Introduction to Sensory Impairment |
| 9 November 2011 | Day 2 | Sensory Impairment & its Impact on Learning |
| 11 January 2012 | Day 3 | Impact on learning / Introduction to Supportive Technology |
| 7 March 2012 | Day 4 | Supportive Technology |
| 2 May 2012 | Day 5 | Supporting Children with SEN |
| 13 June 2012 | Day 6 | Managing the Environment |
For further information about these courses please contact Emma Reader on 01635 244279 or by e-mail: e.reader@maryhare.org.uk
BTEC Advanced Award for Audiology Technicians in Educational Settings
The Ewing Foundation has collaborated with Mary Hare Training Services to develop a one-year training programme for staff who want to take responsibility for supporting the technical needs of deaf learners.
We expect most applicants will be working at the moment as School/ College Technicians (eg: IT, Science, DT) or Teaching Assistants in resource bases, special schools or sensory support services, and looking for more responsibility, job security or skill recognition. The one-year course comprises four units:
• Listening and Learning
• Personal Amplification Systems
• Fault-finding and Problem-solving
• Managing, Administration and Sharing Knowledge
These all include self-study materials (relating to workplace practice), assessed tasks and practical workshops to be held at Mary Hare and delivered by members of the Ewing Foundation, manufacturers and audiology technicians working in sensory support services. Students will also undertake five days' placement to extend their knowledge and experience in different settings.
The first cohort will start in April 2011: we will provide updates on the progress throughout the year. Please note that all places for this year's intake are full but if you would like more information or to express interest in joining next year's course, please contact:
Emma Reader, Mary Hare Training Services, Tel: 01635 244279, email: e.reader@maryhare.org.uk.
For other courses provided by the Ewing Foundation please go to: Ewing Foundation