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

Course Code

OSC1399

Take the next step in your career and become a higher level teaching assistant with this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges qualification.

Achieve a nationally recognised NCFE CACHE higher level teaching assistant qualification (HLTA).
This NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges is ideal for anyone hoping to progress their career in education to become a HLTA.
FREE access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years when you enrol on your course.
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This NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges qualification is the perfect course for anyone currently working in a teaching assistant or support role in a school or college looking to take the next step in their career. With this nationally recognised level 4 qualification, you will be able to progress to become a higher-level teaching assistant/advanced practitioner.

Your studies will embrace the wealth of experience, proven knowledge, and skills you have already gained in a teaching and learning environment and develop them further. It will challenge you in both your daily practice and theoretical understanding. This course is the next step of learning for an established teaching assistant and it is the only level 4 qualification from NCFE CACHE. During your studies, you will build on your skills in leadership, mentoring, coaching, and reflection.

Once you have successfully completed your course, you will become a qualified higher level teaching assistant or advanced practitioner.

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 one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 205 study hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive your NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges and become a qualified higher level teaching assistant.

Entry Requirements

You must be aged 18 or over to study this course and currently working in a level three role or above in key stage one or higher in a school or college. You must have experience of working in a school or college. You must also hold a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification.

Assessment

A combination of written assignments, observations, and professional discussions.

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

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

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

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

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

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 three role or above in a school or college.

A previous level three 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. You must also hold a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification.

Course duration

Once enrolled, you have up to one 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, allowing you to work at your own pace without the pressure of tight deadlines.

Study method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to take control of your studies. You can study at your own pace from a place that suits you. All your learning materials will be posted or emailed to you online, depending on the learning method you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only ever a click away.

Assessment

All units are internally assessed. The assessments enable your work experience 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 three or higher teaching assistant role in a school or college. You will also need a suitably qualified teacher (qualified teacher status) to 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

You will be required to be working in a school or college environment to enable you 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 become fully qualified as a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) and provided with a certificate as recognition of your achievement.

Who are NCFE CACHE?

NCFE is a leading provider of vocational and technical courses as well as an educational charity. With over 170 years of experience in providing an outstanding education experience, NCFE work with industry experts to create smarter solutions to the greatest learning needs.

They are one of the largest technical and vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom and their qualifications are awarded to thousands of people each year.

In 2015, CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health, and Education) became a part of NCFE.

NCFE CACHE Alumni membership

Once you have enrolled on your NCFE CACHE course, you will have access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years. NCFE CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the care, health, and education industries, providing valuable resources and advice for your studies when working towards/with a NCFE CACHE qualification.

What next?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can progress to the following job roles and responsibilities:

Higher level teaching assistant or advanced practitioner.
Progress internally to a higher level, including roles with management responsibilities.
Leadership, mentoring, supervision, and management roles.

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

Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
Course materials with learning activities.
Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
A free XO Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
FREE NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years.
A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.

* Not included with the online study option

Yes, you will need to be working in a level 3 teaching assistant role or higher in a key stage one or above environment within a school or college. It is essential you secure a placement that can provide you with a suitably qualified teacher (holding QTS) who can act as your workplace assessor to provide written observations on your practice. Your workplace assessor will also need to sign off any additional evidence that you provide for your assessment relating to your placement.

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.