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

Course code: OSC1399
Official CACHE higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) qualification

Take the next step in becoming a higher level teaching assistant / advanced practitioner with this CACHE qualification...

Become a higher level teaching assistant with this CACHE qualification
Suitable for those already established as a teaching assistant
Complete qualification through work based learning oppurtunities
Leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce

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Get a recognised qualification and become a higher level teaching assistant (hlta)!

This course is the next step of learning for an established teaching assistant. This Level 4 qualification is the only Level 4 course CACHE provide in this sector and is the next step on from the L3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

This Level 4 qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in schools and colleges. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience, proven knowledge and skills of the learner in a teaching and learning environment. It will challenge the learner in both daily practice and theoretical understanding.

Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.

Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner. The Advanced Practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce.

This qualification is supported by the following organisations:

National Association for Primary Education NAPE
The Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT)
The Teaching Assistant College

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 205 study hours.

Course Outcome

You will be qualified as a higher level teaching assistant / advanced practitioner.

Entry Requirements

You must be aged 18 or over to study this course and currently working in a level 3 role or above in a school or college. A previous level 3 qualification would be an advantage, but it is not essential. However, it is essential that you have experience, knowledge and understanding of working in a school or college environment to study this course.

Assessment

Mix of written assignments, observations, professional discussions.

Qualification code 603/2474/0. Worth up to 21 credits.

Unit 1

Enabling Individuals to Learn (F/616/5415)

The roles and responsibilities of the Advanced Practitioner
The statutory educational frameworks
The influence of the environment on learning in schools and colleges
Monitoring and assessment in the school or college environment

Unit 2

Understand how to support children and young people to improve their mental health and well-being (M/616/5412)

Mental health and wellbeing in children and young people
The current legislation in relation to children and young people’s mental health
How to support mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in schools and colleges

Unit 3

Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college (M/616/5409)

Current frameworks for inclusive practice
Provision related to children, young people and/or adults’ additional needs
The role and responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
Factors which affect families who are caring for children, young people and/or adults with special educational needs or disabilities
Policies and procedures to support children, young people and/or adults with special educational needs or disabilities

Unit 4

Working with families and other professionals in a school or college setting (H/616/5407)

Requirements for partnership working in schools or colleges
The diverse needs of families
Leading, coaching, or mentoring staff in own setting in relation to partnership working

Unit 5

Implementing change in school or college setting (R/616/5404)

Planning a research project
Undertaking a review of practice in your setting
How to present findings to others

Course requirements

You must be aged 18 or over to study this course and currently working in a level 3 role or above in a school or college.

A previous level 3 qualification would be an advantage, but it is not essential. However, it is essential that you have experience, knowledge and understanding of working in a school or college environment to study this course.

Course duration

Once enrolled, you have up to 1 year to complete your studies, during the is time you have full tutor support. The course will take approximately 205 hours to complete but you can complete it in as much or as little time as required.

Study method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away.

Assessment

All units are internally assessed. Assessment enables your workplace practice to provide evidence for individual units as well as the whole qualification. This course requires an assessment of your practical skills within your working environment. It is essential that you are working in a Level 3 teaching assistant role in a school or college with a suitably qualified teacher (qualified teacher status) who can act as your workplace assessor to observe you, comment on your skills and write a report to meet the assessment requirements. This direct observation will be used as evidence towards your qualification. Methods of assessment could include:

Direct observation of practice
Witness evidence when directed by the sector skills assessment strategy
Professional discussion
Reflection on own practice in real work situations
Written assignments

Students will be required to be working in a school or college environment to enable them to provide the evidence required to complete the qualification.

Course outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive your NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges. You will be fully qualified as a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA).

Awarding body

CACHE (the Council of Awards in Care, Health and Education) are the UK’s leading awarding organisation for the childcare and social care sectors and are part of the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) which ensures the highest-level quality courses and industry recognised qualifications.
Once you have enrolled on your CACHE course, you will be entitled to access the CACHE Alumni Membership for 2 years. CACHE Alumni is a Professional Membership Network for those who work in the CACHE industries, providing valuable resources and advice for professional studying towards a CACHE qualification.

Progression

Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner. The Advanced Practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce.

Students may progress within the workforce in the following job roles and responsibilities:

Higher Level Practitioner/Teaching assistant.
Internal progression at a higher level, including those with management responsibilities.
Leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

It is essential that you are working in a Level 3 teaching assistant role in a school or college with a suitably qualified teacher (qualified teacher status) who can act as your workplace assessor to observe you, comment on your skills and write a report to meet the assessment requirements.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Accreditation
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Open Study College pen and highlighter
* Student study planner
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the cost.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.