Computing

Supporting Primary Computing: A Practical Guide for Teaching Assistants and HLTAs

Ready to build your primary computing skills and deliver confident, high-impact classroom support? This essential CPD course provides teaching assistants (TAs) and HLTAs with the core knowledge, practical strategies, and technical confidence needed to master the primary computing curriculum. Demystify key concepts, support pupils across coding, digital literacy and online safety, and discover actionable techniques to streamline your role. Transform your professional development, enhance inclusive learning, and become a go-to primary computing expert in your school. 
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Abby Skinner, Jess Phillips, Kim Withey, Becca Colbourne and Ruth Wallwork

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

gain an overview of the core knowledge, skills and content within the primary computing curriculum;
understand how the course supports your role and professional development as a teaching assistant or higher level teaching assistant (HLTA);
apply practical strategies confidently within your own classroom context;
reflect on your learning to identify areas for ongoing professional development.

Course Lessons

Written by: Abby Skinner

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Abby is a content writer and editor on the Computing team at Twinkl. She is an experienced former classroom teacher and subject leader. She holds a first-class honours undergraduate degree in Primary Education (5–11) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). During her time as a classroom teacher, Abby led the development of multiple curriculum areas, serving as subject lead for computing, online safety and science.

In collaboration with: Jess Phillips

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Jess is a content writer and editor on the Computing team at Twinkl. She mostly worked in EYFS and KS1 and is more passionate about these year groups. She holds an English Literature degree and Primary Teaching degree with SEND specialism. During her time as a classroom teacher, Jess was a computing lead and loved supporting her colleagues with such a fun subject.

In collaboration with: Kim Withey

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Kim is a content writer and editor for the Twinkl Computing Team. She is an experienced former classroom teacher of over 15 years and subject leader. She holds an undergraduate degree in Primary Education (5–11) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). During her time as a classroom teacher, Kim led the development of a new computing curriculum for the MAT, serving as subject expert and subject lead for computing, online safety and data protection.

In collaboration with: Becca Colbourne

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Becca is a content writer and editor on the Computing team at Twinkl. She is a former UKS2 class teacher and supply teacher, with a degree in Primary Education and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). As a classroom teacher, she was the computing lead and the go-to person for all things tech.

Presented by: Ruth Wallwork

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Ruth is a video content creator on the CPD team at Twinkl. She is an experienced primary teacher, having taught across both key stage 1 and key stage 2. Ruth has worked as part of a music partnership, delivering high-quality music lessons in a range of educational settings, including SEND and secondary schools. Ruth has also held leadership roles, including Head of Primary Music. She holds a degree in Music and Musical Theatre, a PGCE in Primary Education, and is currently working towards a qualification in Primary Music Leadership.