NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Start your journey to becoming a qualified teaching assistant with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning. This online course equips you with essential skills for primary or secondary school settings. Delve into the structure of education and understand roles within schools and colleges, fostering teamwork and embracing educational values.

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning, enabling you to study at your own pace while balancing existing commitments. Access course materials conveniently and receive personalised support from your tutor, ensuring you're guided every step of the way.

Upon completion, hold an Ofqual regulated qualification, recognised for its credibility. This credential opens doors to a fulfilling career in education, where you'll contribute significantly to the development and well-being of children and young people. Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding journey in the field of teaching and learning.

About This Course

Become a qualified teaching assistant with this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning online course. Gain the knowledge and skills you’ll need to work in primary or secondary school settings.

If you’re currently working or volunteering in a support role in a school or college and interested in becoming a qualified teaching assistant, the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a great option for you.

Through this comprehensive program, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of child and young person development, understanding their needs and fostering their growth effectively. Discover the paramount importance of safeguarding in educational settings, ensuring the well-being and safety of every student.

What sets this course apart is its recognition as an Ofqual regulated qualification, signifying its credibility and relevance in the educational landscape. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to thrive in both primary and secondary school settings, opening doors to a fulfilling and rewarding career in education.

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Qualification Number: 603/2495/8

Course Units

Unit 1: Schools and Colleges as Organisations (T/616/5878, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 15 hours; Credits: 2)

• Learn the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
• Understand how schools and colleges are organised regarding roles and responsibilities
• Know the importance of teamwork in schools and colleges
• Understand the ethos, mission, aims and values of education
• Learn the importance of policies and procedures in education

Unit 2: Support Health and Safety in a Learning Environment (A/616/5879, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 20 Hours, Credits: 3)

• Understand how to provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety
• Learn how to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a learning environment or during off-site visits
• Know how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
• Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in the learning environment
• Know the responsibilities of your own role is assisting the administration of medication

Unit 3: Understand how to Safeguard Children and Young People (M/616/5880, Unit Level: 3, GLH: 25 Hours; Credits: 4)

• Know the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
• Understand how to work in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
• Learn the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of children and young people in the learning environment
• Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
• Learn how to support wellbeing when working with children and young people

Unit 4: Understand how Children and Young People Develop (A/616/5882, Unit Level: 3; GLH: 25 Hours; Credits: 3)

• Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years
• Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
• Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern

Assessment

All unit submissions will be assessed by your personal tutor. There is no placement-based assessment required to complete this Award.

No formal qualifications or experience is required to enrol onto this course; however you must be at least 16 years old. Similarly, you don’t need to be working or working within a childcare environment to register your interest.