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Training

There is a general introduction to training and qualifications for teaching assistants on TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/teachingassistants/training/

Training materials for teaching assistants are also available online.
http://publications.teachern et.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=searc hresults&ft= teaching+assistants&pn=1&sb=6&rpp=1&ShowH ide=4&Area=1

Foundation degrees equip students with a combination of technical skills, academic knowledge and transferable skills for the job market. They are developed in consultation with leading employers, national training organisations and professional bodies and may be an appropriate training for teaching assistants and other staff in schools.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/teachingassistants/training/ foundationdegrees/

There is a higher-level teaching assistant qualification now which provides recognition and development opportunities for staff.
http://www.hlta.gov.uk/php/r ead.php?sectionid=173

Ministers are keen to make it easier for those teaching assistants who wish to become qualified teachers. Those with experience in a classroom might be offered smoother progression along the routes to qualified teacher status (QTS). Find out more about ladders to QTS on TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/teachingassistants/training/ ladderstoqts/

Find out about mapping to show how the DfES induction training materials contribute towards the National Occupational Standards for teaching assistants. 
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/teachingassistants/training/ NOSMappings/

LEAs provide induction training for teaching assistants in primary schools.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/teachingassistants/training/ primaryinductiontraining/

New teaching assistants in secondary schools can find out about induction training.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/teachingassistants/training/ secondaryinductiontraining/

The Specialist Teaching Assistant Certificate (STAC) is offered in some areas, usually in partnership with LEAs or Education Action Zones.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/teachingassistants/training/ stac/