The course is available to learners 16+ who are working within a school or college, particularly in the role of a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Learning Support Assistant. It is a competence based qualification which requires students to be employed in a school/college setting or to have placement. In particular it is for those members of the education workforce who directly support teaching & learning of pupils in an area that requires specialist knowledge and skills.
The qualification is designed for those learners already working or volunteering in a learning support role in a school or college environment who want to develop their knowledge and skills or confirm occupational competency. There is a requirement for assessment in a real work environment so learners must have a placement (either as a volunteer or as a member of staff) in a school/college environment. Learners must be at least 16 to take this qualification.
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Introduction
CACHE Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3
Course code: CLD24
Delivery method: Paper Based or Online
Course duration: 12 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning
Ofqual Qual No: 603/2496/X
Awarding body: CACHE
Aims
The course aims to enable learners to understand the roles and responsibilities of those involved in supporting teaching and learning in education, especially where that support requires specialist knowledge and skills.
This is a competence based qualification designed for those already working or volunteering in a school environment, directly supporting the teaching and learning of pupils in an area that requires specialist knowledge and skills, within primary, secondary or special schools, or colleges. It is suitable for adult learners completing it as a standalone qualification to confirm occupational competence whilst working in various specialist support roles.
Learners will develop the knowledge and skills required to provide specialist support to teachers and pupils, including:
• supporting children with special education needs
• supporting children’s speech, language and communication
• supporting disabled children
• supporting learners with behavioural emotional and social development needs
Learners will also develop a wide range of personal, transferable skills, such as teamwork, mentoring, communication skills, self – assessment, planning and personal development which will benefit them as they progress through employment roles.
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning
Ofqual Qual No: 603/2496/X
This course provides successful students with a qualification from NCFE – CACHE, regulated by Ofqual. CACHE is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England and by the Welsh Government.
This is a competence based qualification suitable for all learning support roles in schools and colleges, including site staff, administrators etc as well as those who work directly with children and young people. It seeks to develop the knowledge understanding and skills that all those working in a school/college setting will need and covers areas such as safeguarding, communication and understanding the learning context.
Please Note: a work placement sufficient to undertake the range of experiences required is needed to complete this qualification.
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home, but requires a placement in school or college. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment. In addition, students of this qualification will need to arrange and undertake a work placement with which to provide practical skills development opportunities. There is no minimum duration for the placement but students should seek a placement sufficient to gather te evidence of learning required by each study unit of the course.
Students are required to compile a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates their learning and skills against each of the assessment criteria of the course. Portfolios are assessed by a tutor. Some portfolio evidence will need to be witnessed by a competent person in the workplace hence students must be employed in school or college, or arrange and complete a voluntary work experience placement.
You will have access to a tutor via email who will mark your work and guide you through the course and will assist you with any problems you may have. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.
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