Learning & development assistant
Further training.
Many possibilities.
Our further training opens up numerous paths for you in the social sector. It combines sound theoretical foundations with practical learning phases in social institutions. You will gain comprehensive knowledge in all relevant areas of education and will be well prepared to take on responsible tasks in daycare centers and schools. This course is also ideal for career changers with little basic knowledge of German. It offers you a solid foundation for starting your career and opens up a wide range of prospects for the future.
Full or part-time
In 6 or 14 months: much shorter than a course of study or dual training.
Online and on site. Flexible. Suitable for everyday use.
Learn from home, live in the virtual classroom and on site - family-friendly and without detours.
Certificates
You will acquire a number of certificates that are relevant for starting your career: First Aid; Infection and more.
Strong support - also for job applications.
During your training, we will coach you with applications, job interviews and job entry.
Individual support:
We accompany you all the way to your goal - even if German is your second language.personal support and coaching.
Who is the course for - and how can you get started?
AInterest in meaning
The training is aimed at people who are looking for a job with meaning and want to support others in their everyday lives.
Interest in working with children
You don't need to have any experience with children, but you should be interested in supporting and accompanying children in daycare centers and schools.
Determination to participate
Places on our training courses are limited and the Impact School is financially dependent on participants taking part in the course in full. If you are unsure whether our training program is right for you, first take a look at our Orientation course „Social professions“ to.
This is how the training is structured
Block 1:
Basics of digital communication
Topic: MS Office, standard school and daycare software.
Target: Acquisition of basic computer skills and digital communication techniques for everyday teaching.
Block 2:
Socio-educational action
Topic: Introduction to pedagogy, attachment and relationship work, child development and developmental psychology.
Target: Teaching of basic pedagogical knowledge, development of skills for bonding and relationship work as well as an in-depth understanding of child development processes.
Block 3:
Pedagogical principles
Topic: Introduction to pedagogy, child development, social pedagogy.
Target: Teaching basic knowledge of pedagogical work, understanding of development processes and application of socio-pedagogical concepts.
Block 4:
Legal and ethical principles
Topic: Child and youth protection, data protection, ethics.
Target: Knowledge of the legal framework and ethical principles in pedagogical work.
Block 5:
Methodology and didactics
Topic: Teaching and learning methods, planning of educational activities.
Target: Ability to independently plan and implement educational programs.
Block 6:
Inclusion and communication
Topic: Inclusive pedagogy, communication with parents.
Target: Promoting inclusion and improving communication skills in an educational context.
Block 7:
Practical application and supervision
Topic: Internship, supervision, job application training.
Target: Applying what you have learned in practice, reflecting on your experiences and preparing for your career entry.
Block 8:
Optional German language support
Topic: Vocational language teaching.
Target: Improving language skills in typical pedagogical situations.
These professional fields are open to you after further training
School companion
also Integration assistant, school assistant
You help a pupil with special needs to take part in lessons and support them in everyday school life.
Nursery helper
also childcare assistant, educator's assistant
You accompany children in their day-to-day life at the daycare center, play, do handicrafts and encourage their playful development.
After-school caretaker
also OGS supervisor, all-day supervisor
You look after school children after school, help with homework and organize leisure activities.
Housekeeping assistance
also housekeeping assistant
You are a valuable part of the team, prepare meals and help to make children feel comfortable.
Learning assistance
also learning coach
You support children and young people in their learning, strengthen their social skills and accompany them in everyday school life
Socio-educational assistance
also childcare worker
Together with my network of education experts, I have developed a unique training program that enables career changers from all over the world to find secure and well-paid work in the German education system.
Milena Pflügl
Founder of Impact School, education expert, former management positions at leading education companies Klett and Cornelsen, board member of Didacta Verband e.V.
What our employer partners say
The Impact School plays a central role in training the specialists we urgently need in our educational institutions. Through its practical and future-oriented training courses, it fills the gaps in our teams and prepares people for the challenges of educational professions.
Vera Reimann
Head of Human Resources Management, Caritas
In order to prepare daycare children well for life, we need well-qualified professionals - and a variety of entry opportunities into this professional field. With the pioneering Impact School and its innovative technology-based concepts, we can inspire more people to work in multi-professional daycare teams and enable them to enter and advance in this field.
Stefan Spieker
Chairman of the Board Fröbel e.V., Fröbel is the largest supra-regional and non-profit provider of daycare centers in Germany