This qualification will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in Primary, Secondary or Special schools. It covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting those with disabilities or special educational needs and communication and professional relationships

The qualification will include:

• Child and young person development
• Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• Importance of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Communication and professional relationships
• Schools as organisations including policies and procedures

Methods of assessment

The qualification will be assessed by an assessor using a range of methods which may include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, professional discussion, reflective account, oral questioning, written assignments or a task set by CACHE

Progression

• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools,
• Level 3 Early Years Educator or
• Into the workforce as a Level 1/2 Teaching Assistant