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

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Start your career as a Teaching Assistant with a nationally recognised qualification.

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who aspire to work as Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, or Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Staff in schools and colleges.

This comprehensive programme equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to support the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of children and young people.

What You’ll Learn:

Throughout the course, you'll cover core areas vital to working in education settings, including:

• Safeguarding and child protection – understand your legal responsibilities and how to respond appropriately
• Child and young person development – explore key stages of development and how to support individual needs
• Supporting positive behaviour – techniques for promoting engagement and managing behaviour
• Facilitating learning activities – how to effectively support teaching across different subjects
• English, maths, and ICT support – strategies to help learners thrive in key areas
• Building professional relationships – effective communication and teamwork in education settings
• Personal and professional development – reflect on your role and grow as a learning support professional

Hands-On Practical Experience

• A key feature of this qualification is the mandatory work placement in a school or college setting. This hands-on experience allows you to:
• Apply what you’ve learned in real classroom situations
• Gain valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant
• Build your confidence and readiness for employment
• Meet the expectations of employers looking for qualified and experienced support staff

Who is this course for?

• Aspiring Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Staff
• Individuals currently working in schools without a full qualification
• Those looking to transition into the education sector
• Anyone wishing to progress to higher-level teaching support qualifications

Course Benefits:

• Nationally recognised CACHE Level 3 certification
• Blend of theoretical learning and practical experience
• Boost your employability in the education sector
• Progression opportunities to Level 4 qualifications or specialist SEN training

Progression Opportunities:

• On completion, learners can move into roles such as:
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Special Needs Support Worker
• You may also progress onto 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 career in education?

Enroll today and begin your journey to becoming a confident and capable Teaching Assistant!