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Lead the Class: The Next Step for LSAs and TAs

Are you a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?

Lead the Class is a comprehensive, online training programme designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and practical know-how to step into the role of Cover Supervisor.

Taking the leap from supporting learning to leading a class can feel daunting—and you're not alone if you feel unsure.

Your pathway to becoming a confident, capable Cover Supervisor

Stepping into the role of Cover Supervisor can feel exciting—but also overwhelming.

Many LSAs and TAs who step into this role struggle with a lack of confidence and formal training.

Without the right preparation, some leave the role prematurely or, if working through agencies, find it harder to secure regular bookings. It’s no surprise—qualified teachers receive at least a year of structured training, and even they describe the classroom as a challenging environment.

That’s why Lead the Class was created. This course is designed to bridge that gap. It covers the essential elements of classroom practice found in initial teacher training, adapted specifically for the Cover Supervisor role. You'll gain the tools and strategies you need to succeed—from behaviour management and safeguarding to classroom leadership and communication skills.

Gain the skills you need to succeed

This self-paced, online training programme has been designed specifically for LSAs and TAs who want to transition confidently into the Cover Supervisor role. It covers all the essential elements of teacher training—tailored to your unique position—so you feel ready, equipped, and empowered.

🔹 Learn behaviour and classroom management strategies

🔹 Understand safeguarding, lesson delivery, and how to build student rapport

🔹 Understand Special Education Needs and how to support students

🔹 Access practical resources

🔹 Gain a certificate of completion

🔹 Gain confidence to carry out the Cover Supervisor role

Ready to take the next step?

Course curriculum

1

Introduction
- Introduction Free Preview
2

Module 1: The Cover Supervisor Role
- Module 1: The Cover Supervisor Role
- Skills Audit Self Assessment
3

Module 2: Safeguarding
- Module 2: Safeguarding
- Safeguarding Assessment
4

Module 3: Behaviour Management
- Module 3: Behaviour Management
- Self Assessment
5

Module 4: Classroom Management
- Module 4: Classroom Management
- Self Assessment
6

Module 5: Supporting Students with SEND
- Module 5: Supporting Students with SEND
- Self Assessment
7

Module 6: Working with School Staff and Understanding Policies
- Module 6: Working with School Staff and Understanding Policies
- Self Assessment
8

Module 7: Next Steps and Progression Routes
- Module 7: Next Steps and Progression Routes
- Self-Assessment Skills Audit
- Feedback