NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Key Points

• Gain the knowledge needed to work directly with children and young people
• Understand schools and colleges as organisations and child development
• Learn about the importance of safeguarding and child welfare
• Develop essential knowledge for working in a school environment
• This qualification can be a stepping stone to further learning

About your Level 3 Certificate

This level 3 course boasts a fully revised and updated syllabus to reflect the latest best practices and educational methodologies for supporting children and young people in both primary and secondary education settings.

This course will provide the understanding and knowledge needed to work with children and young people effectively, including information on how educational organisations operate and the teamwork required to deliver high-quality education.

You will understand how to plan and provide supportive and safe environments for children and young people. This includes understanding the principles of health and safety in a learning environment and recognising and responding to hazards and risks.

You will study the principles of developing positive relationships and supporting positive behaviour change in children, young people, and adults. You will learn how to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

A module dedicated to safeguarding will teach you about key legislation and policy, enabling you to act responsibly and with the children’s best interests at heart. This includes how to correctly raise the alarm in suspected instances of neglect or abuse and how to protect yourself as a practitioner.

The course will also show you how to support children and young people during learning activities, including contributing to planning and delivery, promoting active participation, and supporting differentiated needs. You will also learn how to support assessment for learning, understanding its role and how to provide feedback.

Upon completing this course, you will be ready to embark on your career in education, providing a source of support for both your class teacher and the children. You will also engage in personal and professional development, identifying strengths, setting goals, and reflecting on your practice.

As part of the assessment for this qualification, you will be required to undergo direct observation in a suitable environment. 

Getting Started

learndirect is the UK’s leading distance learning provider. Our industry-leading offering allows you to learn from anywhere. Just log in to our online learning portal to access your course materials, any time of the day or night.

You will be supported throughout your learning by a specialist, dedicated tutor who will mark your assignments and answer any questions relating to the course material.

By choosing to study online you are the one taking charge of your education. With no physical classes or timetables, you will have the flexibility to study around your work and family commitments.

You can start studying towards your NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning immediately, so you can start your new career in no time.

Getting You A Job Once Qualified

Through our partnership with the Education Placement Group (EPG), graduates of the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning will have access to expert guidance and job-matching services tailored to their goals.

EPG works with leading recruitment brands such as justteachers, Supply Desk, and Teach in, connecting you to a wide range of teaching and support roles across the UK. For this reason and more, the Career Support Service ensures that you’re fully equipped to enter the education sector with confidence and support at every step.

Modules

Unit 1: Information and guidance for Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Access and use relevant information to make informed decisions about learning and career pathways
• Develop skills to evaluate options and opportunities available
• Communicate effectively to express needs and ask questions
• Apply advice received to plan next steps in learning or career progression
• Reflect on guidance received to adjust personal goals
• Recognise the importance of seeking ongoing support and information
• Demonstrate confidence in making choices based on accurate information

Unit 2: Understanding schools and colleges as organisations and child development

• The structure and purpose of schools and colleges,
• How schools and colleges are governed and managed
• Policies and procedures that schools follow
• The role of the wider community in supporting education

Unit 3: Support health and safety in a learning environment 

• Understand the principles of health and safety in a learning environment
• Recognise and respond to hazards and risks
• Follow procedures for emergencies
• Support children and young people in managing their own safety
• Use equipment and materials safely

Unit 4: Understand how to safeguard children and young people

• Safeguarding and its importance
• Legislation, policies and procedures
• Recognising abuse and other risks
• Responding to concerns
• Protecting yourself as a practitioner

Unit 5: Developing professional relationships and supporting positive behaviour change in children, young people, and adults

• Building professional relationships
• Effective communication techniques
• Promoting positive behaviour
• Responding to behaviour appropriately
• Working collaboratively

Unit 6: Support children and young people during learning activities

• Understanding the role of the teaching assistant
• Contributing to planning and delivery
• Promoting active participation
• Supporting differentiated needs
• Observing and recording progress
• Creating a positive learning environment

Unit 7: Support assessment for learning

• Understanding Assessment for Learning (AfL)
• The role of the teaching assistant in assessment
• Using assessment information to support learners
• Encouraging learner involvement
• Providing feedback
• Working within school assessment policies

Unit 8: Engage in personal and professional development

• Identify personal strengths and areas for improvement in supporting teaching and learning
• Set clear, achievable goals for personal and professional development
• Plan and apply strategies to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role
• Use feedback from colleagues and learners to improve practice
• Reflect on development activities and their impact on work
• Access and make use of resources and training opportunities
• Manage time effectively to balance development with job responsibilities
• Understand the importance of continuous learning and professional standards in educational support

Entry Requirements

None. Preferably English and Maths Level 2. Placement required.

Minimum Age restriction

16

Average completion timeframe

The average completion time for this course is 12 months.

Assessment requirements

Assessments will be carried out using various evaluation mediums such as observation of practice, witness statements, reflections, case studies, placement logs and written questions.

Placement or Practical required

Learners will need to be working, or on a practical placement in a learning environment (school or college) for the course, and will need to display competence in both skills and knowledge. The placement is for the duration of the course, with a minimum of 50-200 hours. The school setting must be Key Stage One or higher - no School Nursery or Reception.

If placement or practical is required, when?

Work placement is required throughout the qualification.

Is Membership Required?

No Membership

Observation by us required

Mentor observation is required.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certification within 12 weeks of successfully completing the qualification. Please note this can be longer if an EQA sample is required

Course Fees

All course fees, including payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment for this course is online through our in-house Virtual Learning Environment. You are required to submit an assignment after each unit. Each end of unit assignment can be submitted online from the comfort of your own home. These assignments help you build a portfolio of evidence that is automatically mapped to the aims of the course.

As part of the assessment for this qualification, you will be required to undergo direct observation in a suitable environment. 

NCFE

On successful completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning you will receive a qualification listed on the RQF at level 3 (Qualification Reference Number: 603/2498/3). This course has also been assigned 35 credits.

NCFE is a national Awarding Organisation, passionate about designing, developing and certificating diverse, nationally recognised qualifications and awards. These qualifications contribute to the success of millions of learners at all levels, bringing them closer to fulfilling their personal goals. Last year alone, over 340,000 learners from over 2,000 colleges, schools and training organisations chose NCFE as the Awarding Organisation to help them move their careers forward.

NCFE is a registered educational charity and has a strong heritage in learning, going back over 150 years. With a buzz that sets it apart, NCFE is proud to be recognised for its exceptional customer service and friendly approach. We're a values based company and our values are at the heart of everything we do.

NCFE’s extensive product catalogue includes a wide range of general and vocationally related qualifications in a variety of subject areas, as well as Competence Based qualifications/NVQs, and Functional Skills qualifications.

NCFE is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA Regulation) in Northern Ireland.

Once you have completed your qualification, you can apply for a teaching assistant role or progress in your current position. Take on more responsibility in the classroom and impress your employer with your commitment to self-development. Teaching assistants can be based in state, private or special schools, earning up to £17,000 per annum.

With further training or distance learning courses, you could be promoted to work as a higher level teaching assistant. With an increased salary and daily tasks including that include leading classes; you can develop your career. There is also scope to focus on one area of learning support, with opportunities to work with children with special educational needs, or English as a second language.

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