Our comprehensive Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants Course equips you with the essential legal knowledge, safeguarding frameworks and response skills required to protect children and young people in UK schools, early years settings and childcare environments.

This Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants course focuses on the real-world responsibilities of teaching assistants and education support staff. You will develop a clear understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and your professional duty of care, enabling you to act confidently when concerns arise.

Through this online child safeguarding course for teaching assistants, you will gain in-depth knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including how to recognise, assess and respond to different forms of child abuse and neglect. You will learn how to identify safeguarding risks, understand child sexual exploitation, and recognise the early warning signs that require action.

This Safeguarding Children training course further strengthens your ability to respond appropriately to disclosures, record safeguarding concerns accurately, and follow correct reporting procedures in line with school policies and local authority expectations. You will gain the confidence to act calmly, professionally and lawfully to protect children’s welfare.

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants Course, you gain recognised skills, professional credibility and the confidence to play an active role in creating safer learning environments.

Course Overview

Career-focused Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants training is designed for UK education settings

• Fully online and flexible learning with 365-day access
• CPD-accredited child safeguarding course aligned with UK legislation and guidance
• Covers safeguarding, child protection and professional responsibilities
• Teaches how to recognise, assess and respond to child abuse and neglect
• Includes training on sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation
• Develops confidence in responding to disclosures and reporting concerns
• Builds strong record-keeping and safeguarding documentation skills
• Ideal for teaching assistants, SEN staff, early years practitioners and school support staff

   

By the end of this Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants course, you will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of safeguarding and child protection
• Explain key UK laws and guidance related to safeguarding children
• Identify different types of child abuse, including sexual abuse
• Recognise safeguarding risks and early warning signs
• Respond appropriately when a child makes a disclosure
• Record safeguarding concerns accurately and professionally
• Follow correct reporting procedures and referral pathways
• Support a safe, child-centred safeguarding culture in education settings

• Child safeguarding awareness and confidence
• Risk assessment skills related to child protection
• Disclosure response and communication skills
• Safeguarding record-keeping and documentation skills
• Knowledge of reporting and referral processes
• Professional judgement in safeguarding situations
• Compliance awareness for UK education settings

This Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants course is ideal for:

• Teaching assistants and classroom assistants
• SEN teaching assistants and support staff
• Early years practitioners and nursery assistants
• Learning support assistants
• School support and pastoral staff
• Childcare workers and youth support workers
• Parents, carers and volunteers working with children
• Anyone seeking recognised child safeguarding training in the UK

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

• A dedicated UK education and training platform
• 24/7 tutor and technical support
• Interactive and engaging online learning materials
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
• Courses aligned with UK safeguarding and education expectations
• 100 per cent online learning access
• Flexible learning deadlines
• Instant access after enrolment

There are no formal entry requirements for enrolling in this Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants course. To enrol, you should:

• Have a passion for safeguarding and child welfare
• Have a good understanding of the English language
• Possess basic numeracy and IT skills
• Be motivated and committed to professional development
• Be at least 16 years of age
• No previous qualifications or experience are required

After completing this Safeguarding Children for Teaching Assistants Course, you can progress into roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Early Years Practitioner
• Pastoral Support Assistant
• School Support Worker
• Childcare Worker
  
  

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge,  and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.