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Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification for working in schools and colleges | Ofqual Regulated & NCFE Awarded

Provided by One Education

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£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
80 hours · Self-paced
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1 year
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
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  • Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning - £449
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately

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Overview

One Education offers a fully regulated and nationally accepted Teaching Assistant qualification, enabling you to work with children aged 5-18 across all UK schools.

This NCFE CACHE-certified course, listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), provides the recognised certification needed to start your career as a Teaching Assistant.

This course covers key aspects such as safeguarding, child development, and supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), making it the perfect stepping stone into the education sector.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the structure and function of schools and colleges.
  • Learn how to promote health and safety in a learning environment.
  • Gain knowledge of safeguarding principles for children and young people.
  • Develop an understanding of child development from early years to adolescence.
  • Explore strategies for supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Qualification At A Glance:

  • Qualification title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning
  • Qualification number (QN): 603/2495/8
  • Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120 hours
  • Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80 hours
  • Total Credit Value: 12
  • Minimum Age Requirement: 16+

Work/Industry placement experience:

Upon successful completion of your assignments, you will receive the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning certification. This qualification does not require a work placement, making it ideal for those looking to gain theoretical knowledge before entering a real-world educational environment.

Certification:

As part of the Certification process, a nominal fee of £449, you'll be required to pay, upon submission of the assignment.

It is important to emphasise that this fee is a one-time requirement associated with the assignment submission and registering to the Awarding Body. Upon successfully achieving a passing grade for your assignment, you will be duly awarded the certificate of completion, and no further financial obligations will be incurred for this purpose.

Payment - Before submitting your assignment, please get in touch with us for detailed instructions regarding the payment procedure. This step is essential to ensure a smooth and timely completion of your course.

Awarding & Regulatory Body

This qualification is awarded by NCFE CACHE, a highly respected UK awarding body specialising in education and training. With recognition from employers and educational institutions, this certification opens doors to further studies and career opportunities in teaching and learning support.

The Objective of This Qualification Is To:

  • Equip learners with fundamental knowledge of supporting teaching and learning in schools and colleges.
  • Provide a pathway into further education and employment within the education sector.
  • Enhance understanding of child development, safeguarding, and inclusive education practices.

Start your journey in the education sector today! Enrol now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in teaching and learning support.

Qualification

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Awarded by NCFE CACHE
Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Hard copy certificate - £449

Course media

Description

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning consists of 4 mandatory units, covering key areas of knowledge required to work in a school or college environment. Each unit includes support materials and assignments to assess your understanding.

Unit 1: Schools and Colleges as Organisations (T/616/5878)

Key Topics Covered:

  • The structure and function of schools and colleges
  • Roles and responsibilities in the education sector
  • Policies and procedures in educational institutions

Unit 2: Support Health and Safety in a Learning Environment (A/616/5879)

Key Topics Covered:

  • Health and safety legislation in schools and colleges
  • Risk assessment and hazard prevention
  • Maintaining a safe and secure learning environment

Unit 3: Understand How to Safeguard Children and Young People (M/616/5880)

Key Topics Covered:

  • Child protection and safeguarding policies
  • Recognising and responding to signs of abuse and neglect
  • Legal frameworks and best practices in safeguarding

Unit 4: Understand How Children and Young People Develop (A/616/5882)

Key Topics Covered:

  • Stages of child and adolescent development
  • Factors influencing development (social, emotional, cognitive)
  • Supporting children’s learning and well-being

Unit 5: Understand How to Support Learning of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (A/616/5977)

Key Topics Covered:

  • Understanding different types of special educational needs and disabilities
  • Strategies for supporting learners with SEND
  • Legal rights and frameworks for inclusive education

Method of Assessment

Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence generated from appropriate assessment tasks, which demonstrates the achievement of all the learning outcomes associated with each unit. Upon completing each unit, learners must declare that the work produced is their own, and the Assessor will countersign this.

The learner will complete internally assessed work following the qualification specification.

GLH & TQT

Guided Learning Hours:

Guided Learning Hours estimate how much time a mentor, classroom facilitator, or other professional educator spends on average consulting with a student, either face to face or in real-time, to help the student achieve the course's learning outcomes at a satisfactory level.

Total Qualification Time:

Total Qualification Time comprises the Guided Learning Hours for the qualification and an estimate of the number of hours a learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study, or any other form of participation in education or training, including assessment, which takes place as directed by – but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of – a lecturer, supervisor, Tutor or other appropriate providers of education or training.

GLH & TQT for NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF) is 120 hours & 80 hours respectively.

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring teaching assistants and learning support staff.
  • Individuals looking to work in schools or colleges.
  • Anyone wanting to understand child development and safeguarding.
  • Career changers interested in the education sector.
  • Learners seeking a stepping stone to higher qualifications in teaching.

Requirements

Entry Requirements for NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning:

This qualification is designed for students who wish to know better the abilities needed to operate effectively in teaching and training responsibilities. This qualification has no specified prerequisites. However,

  • This qualification is intended for learners aged 16 and above.
  • Learners who have previously completed a Level 2 certification may find it helpful.

Career path

  • Teaching Assistant: £18k to £25k
  • Learning Support Assistant: £17k to £24k
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support: £19k to £28k
  • Classroom Support Worker: £18k to £26k
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): £22k to £30k
  • Education Welfare Officer: £25k to £35k

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