Teaching Assistant: Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools - NCFE CACHE Certification

• Gain an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children or young people in primary, secondary or special schools
• Learn about children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare and communication
• This course is suitable as initial training and is suitable for those not yet working in a Level 3 school role
• This course covers an age range from 5 to 19 years of age. Please note that some knowledge of development in the early years has been included in the specification to enhance learners understanding

• Qualification title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
• Level: 3
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 80
• Credits: 12
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 120
• Qualification number (QN): 500/9963/2

You will have 06 Months access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Learners will need to be over the age of 19, and must demonstrate the following:

• Vocational or academic qualification at Level 2 or higher
• Basic level of literacy, numeracy and ICT ability

• Proof of educational qualifications
• You must provide an identification document such as a passport or a driving licence.

Learners taking the Certificate will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

The learner must achieve 4 mandatory Level 3 units, totaling 12 credits. There are no exemptions, barred combinations or equivalent units.

The Award will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a range of methods. This may include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.

Successful candidates will be awarded an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools certificate.

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification provides learners with the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools and into the workforce.

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