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Hampshire Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp

Train to be a Teaching Assistant with this fully-funded Skills Bootcamp course in Hampshire.

Looking to take your first step into education or develop your skills further as a Teaching Assistant? Our Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp, delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Council is designed for people who are currently unemployed and eager to build confidence, gain practical experience, and access job opportunities in Hampshire schools. It’s also suitable for existing Teaching Assistants who may want to upskill and progress in their careers.

Our upcoming fully-funded courses for eligible jobseekers start on the 8th October and 10th November 2025. Find out more below and begin your journey towards a rewarding Teaching Assistant career by registering your interest today!

Duration: 60 hours learning over 2.5 weeksCourse Fee Information
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Course Overview

If you’re currently unemployed and living in Hampshire, the Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp offers a clear pathway into schools with practical training designed to help you thrive in today’s education sector. Whether you’re returning to work or exploring a new career, this fully-funded programme will equip you with the essential skills schools are looking for – from communication and teamwork to child development, safeguarding, and classroom support.

You’ll also benefit from tailored employability support, including CV writing workshops, interview preparation, and personalised career guidance. Best of all, every participant is guaranteed a job interview with a Hampshire school, helping you take confident steps toward immediate employment.

This Skills Bootcamp is delivered in collaboration with Hampshire County Council. Funding has been secured from the Department for Education (DfE) to support the running of Skills Bootcamps across Hampshire. This investment will boost the region’s workforce, ensuring schools have access to new talent, and individuals gain the skills to build the careers they aspire to.

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Duration:60 hours learning over 2.5 weeks
Timings:Spanning two and a half weeks, this Bootcamp operates Monday through Friday, with daily teaching hours of 9:30am to 4:00pm and planned time for breaks and lunch.
Study Modes:Delivered online, this interactive group programme combines practical activities with expert-led coaching in a virtual classroom setting.
Qualifications and Level:A Certificate of Completion issued by Fareport Training in partnership with Hampshire County Council
Entry requirements:

To be eligible for this programme, you must be aged 19 or over by 31st August 2025 and live within Hampshire. This Bootcamp is designed for people who are currently unemployed and exploring a future career as a Teaching Assistant in a local Hampshire school.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and have lived here continuously for the past three years. We’re looking for motivated individuals who are genuinely interested in starting a career in education and ready to commit to developing their skills through engaging, practical online learning.

Cost:If you’re currently unemployed and living in Hampshire, you may be eligible for fully funded training - supported by the Department for Education. Please note that all places are subject to meeting the full eligibility criteria for this programme.
Who is this aimed at?

This Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp is designed for Hampshire residents who are unemployed and want to gain the skills and knowledge needed to start a career in education.

Course DateInformation
Wednesday 8th October 2025This programme is tailored for those who are currently out of work and looking to start a career as a Teaching Assistant. It features targeted employability training and provides a guaranteed job interview upon completion. The course runs Monday through Friday for two and a half weeks (starts on a Wednesday), with daily sessions from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, including scheduled breaks and a lunch period.
Monday 10th November 2025This programme is tailored for those who are currently out of work and looking to start a career as a Teaching Assistant. It features targeted employability training and provides a guaranteed job interview upon completion. The course runs Monday through Friday for two and a half weeks with daily sessions from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, including scheduled breaks and a lunch period.

Module 1: Introduction To The Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp


This module explores the role and responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant and how they contribute to the wider school environment. Learners will also reflect on the importance of being a positive role model in daily school life.

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Module 2: Communication & Teamwork


The focus here is on developing effective relationships with learners, teachers, and other professionals to support learner progress. Participants will also learn about professional boundaries and relevant legislation.

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Module 3: Understanding Children & Early Years Development


This module introduces key stages of child and adolescent development, from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. It also addresses the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s).

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Module 4: Supporting Teaching & Learning Including SEND


In this module participants will explore different types of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and learn inclusive teaching strategies. The module also covers assistive technology, relevant legislation, and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

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Module 5: English & Maths


This module provides strategies for supporting English and Maths learning in alignment with the national curriculum. It also examines ways to adapt teaching for learners with SEND.

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Module 6: Assessment Of Learning


Learners will be introduced to the cycle of learning, assessment, and feedback. The module also covers monitoring progress, formative assessment strategies, scaffolding, and questioning techniques.

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Module 7: Behaviour Management Including SEND


This module explores approaches to behaviour management, including when to apply rewards and sanctions. The importance of positive communication and collaboration for supporting SEND learners is also highlighted.

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Module 8: Legislation


Here participants will gain an understanding of the importance of legislation, policies, and procedures in educational settings. Safeguarding, Data Protection, British Values, Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE), Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and local safeguarding partnerships are unpacked.

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Module 9: Pastoral Care


The focus of this module is on supporting learners’ social, emotional, and mental health needs. It also covers online safety, bullying, and the role of wider support services such as CAMHS and MHST.

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Module 10: Next Steps


This final module introduces career pathways such as apprenticeships, HLTA roles, and teaching routes. It also reinforces professional standards to support future development.

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Build Your Teaching Assistant Skills In Just 2.5 Weeks

Our Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp is designed to help jobseekers in the Hampshire area gain the confidence, knowledge, and practical experience needed to begin a career in schools. Through a structured, supportive programme, you’ll develop the essential skills that schools and education providers are actively looking for in Teaching Assistants today.

What you can expect to learn:

  • An introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant and how you contribute to school life
  • Building strong communication and teamwork skills with learners, teachers, and professionals
  • Understanding child development from Early Years through Key Stage 5, including the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
  • Supporting teaching and learning, including inclusive strategies for learners with SEND
  • Helping pupils succeed in English and Maths with adaptable teaching approaches
  • Applying assessment and feedback techniques to monitor and support progress
  • Effective behaviour management strategies, with a focus on supporting SEND learners
  • Understanding key legislation, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety in education
  • Providing pastoral care to support the wellbeing and safety of children and young people
  • Exploring next steps in your career, including pathways to apprenticeships, HLTA roles, and teaching qualifications

This Skills Bootcamp will give you the skills and confidence to take your first step into education, supporting children and young people across Hampshire. As part of the programme, you’ll also receive tailored career support, CV guidance, interview preparation – and a guaranteed job interview with a local Hampshire school.

 

Lisa Elsey

Lisa Elsey

Trainer

Lisa joined Fareport Training in October 2017, bringing over 16 years of management and retail experience, along with a bachelor’s degree. Since joining, she has gained her CAVA and DET qualifications and is now an experienced trainer supporting learners across various disciplines. Lisa is currently working towards achieving her Level 5 QTLS qualification to further enhance her expertise. 

Lisa delivers training to a diverse range of learners, including those in management, retail, teaching assistant, and CIPS programs from Level 2 to Level 5. Her extensive knowledge and commitment to professional development ensure that her learners receive high-quality training and support. 

Participant feedback from our Hampshire Teaching Assistant Skills Bootcamp will be shared shortly. While you wait, feel free to read testimonials from learners who have completed our other Skills Bootcamps further down the page.

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Why choose to learn with Fareport Training?

Fareport Training was established in 1981 in order to offer young people a route into work through work based training. In 2014 the business was purchased with support from entrepreneur Theo Paphitis by Natalie Cahill and Marinos Paphitis. Since then we have been building on Fareport’s excellent reputation for high quality training, delivering apprenticeships, HTQ’s and Skills Bootcamps across England. We are proud to offer:

  • Expert-Led Instruction: Gain insights from industry leaders and seasoned professionals.
  • Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Stay ahead with the latest trends, tools, and techniques.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Balance your education with your professional and personal life.

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