NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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Become a qualified teaching assistant with this NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning bundle course.

This NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning bundle course is ideal for this just starting out in their career as a teaching assistant.
Achieve an accredited, nationally recognised NCFE CACHE qualification.
FREE access to the CACHE Alumni membership for two years when you enrol on your course.
Study at home at your own pace.

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This course is ideal for any looking to work in a support role in a school or college environment or become a qualified teaching assistant.

During the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges section of this course, you’ll gain an understanding of how to communicate and develop relationships with children and adults in an educational environment, as well as how to safeguard children and young people in the setting among other units of study. During the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning part of your course, you’ll explore topics such as how to recognise and manage health, safety, and security risks; how to safeguard children and young people in a learning environment; and how to monitor the development of children and young people and the interventions that should take place if they do not follow the expected pattern.

Course Duration

Up to two years.

Study Hours

Approximately 240 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive your NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

Identify the different types of schools and colleges in the education sector
Know the organisation of schools and colleges regarding roles and responsibilities
Understand how schools and colleges put their aims and values into action
Learn the range and purpose of school and college policies and procedures

Learn the significant stages of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years
Understand the influences that affect children and young people’s development
Know the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Know how to develop professional relationships with children and young people
Learn how to communicate with children and young people
Understand how to develop professional relationships with adults

Understand the legislative and policy framework for health and safety within a learning environment
Identify and learn how to manage risks to children and young people’s health, safety and security
Learn how to support children and young people regarding risk management

Learn about safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Understand action to take when children and young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
Know about child protection procedures
Know about current policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection

Know the importance of promoting equality and diversity in a learning environment
Understand how to promote anti-discriminatory practice with children and young people
Learn how to use inclusive practices in work with children and young people

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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

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

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

Understand the 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

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination or practical work is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.

Course duration

This course will take approximately 240 hours to complete. Students will receive two years to complete the course, 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.

Course outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning. A certificate for each course will be provided to you as recognition of your achievement.

Who are CACHE?

The Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE) are the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications for those working within care and education. CACHE qualifications are recognised across the education and care industries and they are amongst the most well-known and respected qualifications.

Our range of CACHE vocational qualifications are suitable for individuals involved in early years, education, childcare, and health and social care. All courses lead to a nationally recognised Ofqual regulated qualification and are accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

CACHE works closely with employers and learners to ensure that learners have a progression route whether it’s into further study, a career, or university. These qualifications have helped millions of people obtain the skills and knowledge they need to meet the professional standards required in the care, education, and health industries.

CACHE Alumni membership

Once you have enrolled on your CACHE course, you will have access to the CACHE Alumni membership for two years. 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 CACHE qualification.

What next?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can apply for a role as a teaching assistant, or for a variety of unsupervised roles including learning support assistants and special needs assistants, allowing you to support children and young people with their education in a school or college environment.

Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
Dedicated student support from our student 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 CACHE Alumni membership for two years.
A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.

* Not included with the online study option

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.

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