This Introduction to Teaching Assistants course is 3 weeks. If successful, it can lead to enrolment on the 10-week part time Level 1 CACHE Award in Preparing to Work In Schools (Teaching Assistant) which carries a Level 1 qualification. Upon successful completion of the Level 1 Award, this can lead to enrolment on the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

• Overview

  This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development.

  Taught sessions will amount to 3 hours a week, and students are expected to commit another 3 hours a week to self-study in your own time.

  To gain a qualification you will complete tasks which will take the form of an assessment in class.

• Entry Requirements

  This course has no formal entry requirements.

• Units/Modules

  To achieve the Award the learner must complete 3 mandatory units:

  1: Understand schools as organisations

  2: Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well

  3: Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults

• Careers/Progression

  Upon satisfactory completion of this course, you will receive a Level 1 qualification.

  Learners can progress onto the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges or the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.