This course is funded by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Adult Skills Fund. You will be required to attend lessons every Monday afternoon. 2.15-5.15pm
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 trainer/assessor will deliver the knowledge sessions and undertake
assessment of your practice in the workplace setting.
DBS checks are
required to undertake a voluntary placement. These may be undertaken by the
setting or Wirral Metropolitan College upon payment of the required
fee.
To gain this qualification students will need to achieve all mandatory units.
- Child and Young Peoples Development.
- Safeguarding.
- Communication/Professional Relationships.
- Supporting aspects of behaviour.
Candidates are expected to arrange their own voluntary placements, minimum 6 hours per week.
This course is Monday afternoon 2.15-5.15pm at Twelve Quays Campus. You will also need to be in a school placement at least 1 day per week, to be assessed.
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.
Satisfactory interview and/or assessment
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.
Assessment is via an e-portfolio. (Onefile)
This level 2 teaching assistant qualification leads allows you to progress to our Level 3 course EY302.
Purchase of childcare text book is recommended.
Your trainer/assessor will work with you to identify your particular learning and support needs in order to assist you in your studies.
Good organisational and time management skills are essential in order to plan
and achieve this award within the timescale. It is essential you demonstrate
commitment to this course through high motivation, including full attendance and
independent study.
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Dates are available throughout the year
REF EY205-25
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £1417.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 25/26.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form