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TA Pathways

Online enrichment resource for TAs. Allow TAs to take control of their development and maximise their potential.

Independent learning

TA Pathways consists of 8 ready-made learning pathways for core TA development. These pathways are certificated by the Univerity of Buckingham. TAs also have access to a library of 65 additional courses to further their knowledge in all areas.

Essential and Advance TA

Classroom Management

Pastoral care/SEND

Inclusion

Boost skills, confidence and impact

Teaching assistants are an essential resource in the classroom but must be prepared and deployed carefully to help maximise their impact on pupils' learning. For schools, MATs and apprenticeship providers committed to enhancing their teaching assistants' effectiveness, TA Pathways provides a flexible, accessible, and engaging solution. A library of expert training courses tailored specifically for TAs, available offline on smartphones and laptops, our short courses and structured learning pathways seamlessly enrich any programme of training or CPD.

Tailored for TAs

Focused on the unique roles and challenges of teaching assistants, ensuring alignment with professional standards.

Proven learning impact

Expert content builds essential skills, boosts confidence and enhances classroom effectiveness

Flexible and accessible

Learn anytime, anywhere – on desktop, mobile, or tablet – with bite-sized courses designed for busy schedules.


Cost effective training

High-quality, impactful learning at a competitive price point.

University-certificated

All pathways are certificated by the University of Buckingham, with digital badges and certificates awarded upon completion.

Popular with TAs

TAs love our courses, our learning app and the opportunity to develop. They are hungry to learn if given the chance.

Supporting apprenticeships

TA Pathways integrates seemlessly into the learning programmes of many providers of TA apprenticeships. It proves a popular enrichment resource and valuable source of evidence.

Prepare learners for in person sessions

Offer deep dives into specialised subjects

Provide evidence for portfolios

Ensure compliance with industry standards

Courses and pathways

Your staff can follow one or more of our 8 tailored learning pathways and earn a certificate from the University of Buckingham, or build their own pathway from the 65 carefully curated courses for TAs.
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Health and Safety

Compliance (Category) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) TA Pathways (Library)
An introduction to health and safety to help you understand what you can do in your role to stay safe and protect others.
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International TA

IAPS Digital Academy (Library) TA Pathways (Library) TAs (Category)
Encouraging you to reflect on your role in the classroom, the context of your school, your professional relationships and how you can develop your skills.
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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom

Advanced Inclusion (Pathway) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Pastoral/SEND (Category) TA Pathways (Library) Virtual Schools (Library)
Exploring history, language and practical issues, this course helps teachers increase their knowledge and promote an LGBTQ+ positive environment.
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Learning Needs

Advanced TA (Pathway) Essential Pastoral Leader (Pathway) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Pastoral/SEND (Category) SEND (Pathway) Social Workers (Category) Social Workers Pathway (Pathway) TA Pathways (Library) Virtual Schools (Library)
Covering learning needs such as Gifted & Talented, learning difficulties and behavioural and communication needs.
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Managing Behaviour

Classroom (Category) Classroom Management (Pathway) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) TA Pathways (Library)
A pocket guide to life in the classroom and how to manage challenging situations, helping you build your confidence and create a positive learning environment.
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Managing Learning Anxiety

Classroom (Category) Classroom Management (Pathway) DTs & DSLs (Category) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) Pastoral/SEND (Category) TA Pathways (Library) Teaching & Learning (Category)
This course suggests steps to help with children's wellbeing and how to address barriers to learning and develop resilience as part of your day-to-day practice.
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Managing Your Time

IAPS Digital Academy (Library) Introduction to Leadership (Pathway) Leadership (Category) TA Pathways (Library)
This short course will help you understand how you use your time and suggest strategies that will enable you to become more efficient at time management.
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Managing Yourself

IAPS Digital Academy (Library) TA Pathways (Library)
Ten key topics to help you improve your self-management and increase your chances of success at work. Part of the 50 Ways to Succeed at Work series.
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Medical Conditions

Essential Pastoral Care (Pathway) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Pastoral/SEND (Category) SEND (Pathway) TA Pathways (Library)
Discussing the general issues surrounding long-term conditions and disability, plus information on specific conditions.
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Mental Health

Essential Pastoral Care (Pathway) Essential Pastoral Leader (Pathway) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Pastoral/SEND (Category) SEND (Pathway) TA Pathways (Library) Virtual Schools (Library)
A convenient guide to common mental health issues and how they affect pupils. Covers anxiety, depression, eating disorders and many other conditions.
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Online Safety

Compliance (Category) DTs & DSLs (Category) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) TA Pathways (Library) Virtual Schools (Library)
A short CPD course introducing the principles of online safety, covering statutory requirements, online risks and how to support pupils and staff.
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Positive Behaviour: TAs

Classroom (Category) Essential TA (Pathway) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) TA Pathways (Library) TAs (Category)
Helping TAs to improve their behaviour management skills in the classroom.
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Positive Classroom

Classroom (Category) Classroom Management (Pathway) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) TA Pathways (Library)
Practical ideas to help teachers create a welcoming classroom environment in which pupils can thrive.
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Preventing Radicalisation

Compliance (Category) IAPS Digital Academy (Library) Induction (Category) Introduction to Teaching (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) TA Pathways (Library)
Basic training on the Prevent duty: responsibilities, types of extremism, current concerns and practical safeguarding strategies.
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Primary Geography

IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Subject Teaching (Category) TA Pathways (Library)
Supporting primary teachers with teaching, planning and assessment in geography.
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Primary History

IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Subject Teaching (Category) TA Pathways (Library)
Supporting primary teachers with teaching, planning and assessment in history.
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Primary Maths

IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Subject Teaching (Category) TA Pathways (Library)
A course on teaching primary maths and developing mathematical thinking.
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Primary PE

IAPS Digital Academy (Library) NASBTT Learn (Library) Subject Teaching (Category) TA Pathways (Library)
This course will help you to understand the wider benefits of high quality PE and how to plan and assess so that your pupils achieve these benefits.
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