National Association Of Teachers of Dancing
Available from January 1st 2024.
The aim of the NATD Level 3 Certificate for Dance Teaching Assistant is for candidates to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding alongside basic syllabus requirements including safe dance practice for anyone preparing to work as a dance teaching assistant.
Dance teaching assistants support dance teachers in class situations in the private/state and community sectors, usually helping to support groups of learners for a specified period under the supervision of a qualified dance teacher.
The qualification has a specific focus on promoting safe working environments for learners and assistant teachers, developing understanding of requirements for dance teachers, support the development of class content to engage learners and to develop observation skills and reflective practice suitable of supporting learners.