Our aim is to tackle unemployment by supporting those furthest from the labour market. Lifetime Learning is our registered charity providing Teaching Assistant courses for the unemployed and for anyone who may be interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant.

We are working with our charity Lifetime Learning to support individuals in acquiring sustainable employment through the development of skills, knowledge, social well-being and experience.

We are formally called RAISEonline Training and have been working with schools since 2006.

The course offers 4 levels with certificates awarded, to help the candidate to gain employment as a Teaching Assistant. Each level is highlighted to show the level of training provided.

Teaching Assistant Course

Level 1 - Supporting Children's Learning and Supporting the main class teacher

• Supporting Children
• Setting up the classroom
• Tidying the Classroom
• School notice board displays
• Reading with the children.

Level 2 - Award in support work in school

• Development safety and welfare
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Maintain and Support
• Positive Behaviour
• Supporting Learning Activities
• Roles and responsibilities

Level 3 - Supporting Teaching and Learning in School

• Understanding child development
• Communication
• Safeguarding and well being
• Personal development in Health and Social care
• Health and Safety
• Supporting Learning Activities
• Promote positive behaviour

Level 4 - Higher Level Training Assistant

• Knowledge and development
• Supporting children with special educational needs
• One to One Learning
• Monitoring Assessment

We liaising with training providers, job centres and schools to reduce the unemployment in Manchester, Croydon, Torbay, Derbyshire and Tower Hamlet in London.

We aim to meet the needs of local communities and individuals, encouraging lifelong learning through partnership with other education and learning providers.