Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible.
This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. You will be required to attend lessons every Wednesday afternoon, from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
The CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate is designed for those working under supervision in face to face roles with children, young people (aged 5-19 years) in an education setting, who would like to gain a teaching assistant qualification.
The qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to work with children and young people.
A Teacher or Trainer Assessor will deliver the knowledge sessions each week. Your Trainer Assessor and undertake assessment of your practice in the workplace setting.
DBS checks are required to undertake a voluntary placement. These will be undertaken by the setting or Wirral Metropolitan College upon payment of the required fee.
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Course Details
To gain this qualification students will need to achieve all 11 mandatory units.
- Child and Young Peoples Development.
- Safeguarding.
- Health and safety
- Displays.
- Communication/Professional Relationships.
- Supporting aspects of behaviour.
Candidates are expected to arrange their own voluntary placements in a school or college minimum 6 to 12 hours per week.
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Can I study for free?
Can I study for free?
You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are:
- Employed and earning below:
- £37,144.00 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
- £26,800 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region)
- Employed and receiving certain state benefits
- Unemployed (with or without benefits)
- Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment.
Terms and Conditions apply.
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Entry Guidelines
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:
A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 3 or D, including English (or L1 Functional Skills in English) to be discussed at interview.
In addition to this, you are required to have a placement in a school setting for 6 to 12 hours per week. Also written agreement from your headteacher, that you can be assessed in your setting by our trainer assessors.
You are required to study in college one day per week.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
The level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification allows you to progress directly into employment as a Teaching Assistant.
You could progress to these Wirral Met courses:
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Timetable
You will be in college at Twelve Quays Campus one day per week. You will also need to be in a school placement at least 1 day per week, to be assessed.
Wednesday 10:00-16:00
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Assessment Methods
Assessment is through a range of diverse methods, including direct observation of practice and written tasks (submitted via e-portfolio).
If you're not eligible to study for free, the cost of this course is:
£1620.00
Kian Bough
Childcare & Development Student
I picked Wirral Met because of the work experience opportunities. I want to become a social worker to make a positive impact on a child's life. I was told I wouldn’t make it to college, but here I am in my second year, about to start a degree in childcare – keep set on your goals and keep doing your best.
