NCFE Cache Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning 603/2414/8

Start Your Career as a Teaching Assistant

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a nationally recognised qualification designed for those who want to build a career as a Teaching Assistant, learning support assistant, or Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker in schools and colleges.

This course gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of children and young people.

What You will Learn:

• Safeguarding and Child Protection – Understand your responsibilities and how to respond appropriately.
• Child and Young Person Development – Explore stages of growth and how to support individual needs.
• Supporting Positive Behaviour – Techniques for promoting engagement and managing behaviour.
• Facilitating Learning Activities – Learn how to effectively support teachers across different subjects.
• English, Maths, and ICT Support – Practical strategies to help learners succeed in core areas.
• Building Professional Relationships – Develop communication and teamwork skills for education settings.
• Personal and Professional Development – Reflect on your role and grow as a confident professional.

Hands-On Experience

• A mandatory placement in a school or college ensures you gain:
• Real classroom experience to apply your learning.
• Insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant.
• Confidence and practical skills that employers actively look for.

Who is This course for?

• An aspiring Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Staff member.
• Already working in a school but without a recognised qualification.
• Looking to change careers and enter the education sector.
• Keen to progress to higher-level teaching support roles.

Why Choose This Course?

• Gain a nationally recognised CACHE Level 3 qualification.
• Balance theory with hands-on classroom practice.
• Boost your employability and job readiness.
• Unlock pathways to Level 4 qualifications or SEN specialisms.
• Progression Opportunities
• Once qualified, you’ll be able to apply for roles such as:
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker
• You can also progress to higher-level study, including:
• Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
• Foundation Degree in Education or related fields

Ready to take the next step in your education career?

Enrol today and start your journey towards becoming a confident and capable Teaching Assistant!