NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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OSC1256

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Become a qualified teaching assistant with this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification from home!

This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning is ideal for anyone hoping to begin their career as a teaching assistant.
Achieve an accredited, nationally recognised NCFE CACHE teaching assistant qualification.
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 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is ideal for those looking to pursue a career as a teaching assistant. On successful completion of your course, you will become a qualified teaching assistant.

The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to support pupils in primary, secondary, or SEN schools with their learning. You’ll learn more about how your role can ensure the safety and protection of children and young people in the learning environment; how to monitor the development of children and young people; and how to provide an environment that supports the health and safety of children and young people.

The Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning nested qualification

OSC’s range of Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications sit within NCFE CACHE’s nested suite of courses. Students can top up their studies to achieve the full nested qualification if they desire, or study one qualification type alone. The nested qualification starts with the award, then the certificate, and finally the diploma.

Each of the courses in this nested qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work with children and young people in primary, secondary, or SEN schools, allowing you to become a fully qualified teaching assistant on completion of the course.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 120 hours

Course Outcome

You will receive your NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Qualification Number: 603/2495/8

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 120 hours to complete. You will receive a full year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows 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 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning. A certificate will be provided to you 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 apply for a position as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or special educational needs assistant. Alternatively, you can also progress your studies further and complete the next stage in your level 3 nested qualification in supporting teaching and learning.

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

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.

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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Unit 1 Schools and colleges as organisations (T/616/5878, unit level: 3; GLH: 15 hours; credits: 2)

Unit 2 Support health and safety in a learning environment (A/616/5879, unit level: 3; GLH: 20 hours; credits: 3)

Unit 3 Understand how to safeguard children and young people (M/616/5880, unit level: 3; GLH: 25 hours; credits: 4)

Unit 4 Understand how children and young people develop (A/616/5882, unit level: 3; GLH: 25 hours; credits: 3)

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