CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges

• Looking to continue your professional development as a TA?
• Are you able to instigate positive change in your workplace?
• Do you want to improve outcomes for those you work with?

This qualification is ideal for those who are looking for their next step as a TA, but don’t want to make the move into teaching. It will embrace the skills, knowledge and understanding you’ve gained through your experience and previous qualifications and enable you to apply them to bring about positive change in your workplace.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification facilitates a high level of engagement in, analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures and practices in your setting relating to learning, mental health and well-being, additional needs and disability, and working with families and other professionals.

You will also be given the opportunity to instigate change by researching an area of your choice within your setting to improve practice.

How does it work?

You will be assigned a Personal Support Tutor who will support you throughout your qualification and assess your work. You will be sent a candidate handbook which you can use throughout the qualification, as well as having your own online portfolio. This portfolio is a streamlined, easy to use system where you will be able to access your eLearning, submit your work and track your progress throughout the qualification.

How will you be assessed?

You will submit your evidence to your online portfolio, which your Personal Support Tutor will assess for you.

How long does it take?

You will be given 12 months to complete this course, but it can be completed quicker if you are able to put more time into your studies.

There are a range of different evidence types available to you, and your PST will discuss these with you.

Placement

You need to be working in a school or college to complete this qualification, as you will need to demonstrate skills and competency.

This qualification requires a high level of engagement in your setting’s policies, procedures and practices, so you will need to have access to these. You also need to be in the position to suggest, implement and reflect on changes within the setting – please clarify that you are able to do this with your setting.

Do I need a mentor?

You don’t formally need a mentor, but you may find it useful to have someone in the setting you can ask questions of.

TAs who are working at Level 3 and are looking for the next step in their professional development.

You must be at least 18 years old and working in a suitable role within a school or college.

A Level 3 qualification would be an advantage, but your experience, knowledge and understanding are the most important factors.

Please give us a call and we will advise you on if your current role is suitable.

In the workplace, you can progress on to higher level specialist roles, such as High Level Practitioner or Advanced TA, Lead TA, or leadership and management opportunities.

You can also explore foundation degrees or teacher training option.