Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Intermediate Apprenticeship

The CACHE Intermediate Level Apprenticeship for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is designed for learning support staff whose responsibilities at work are closely supervised. They will be working under the direction of the class teacher whose lesson planning and day-to-day direction set the framework within which the individual works. Job titles include: teaching assistant; classroom assistant; learning support assistant; additional needs assistant; pastoral/welfare support assistant; bilingual support assistant; foundation stage assistant.

What will I learn?
CACHE Intermediate Level Apprenticeship for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools units:

The course combines developing your practical and theoretical skills at College, together with experience gained in the workplace. The course covers:

• Child and young person development


• Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people


• Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults


• Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people


• Employment Rights and Responsibilities


• Functional Skills at Level 1 in English, Maths and ICT

Which award will I achieve?

CACHE Level 2, Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF). Employment Rights and Responsibilities. Functional Skills at Level 2 in English, Maths and ICT.

How will I be assessed?

The above modules will be assessed practically and through knowledge based written assessments. This is a competency course where students are expected to provide evidence through classroom activity, observations and guided assignment work, practical sessions and workplace experience.

What are the entry requirements?

Candidates should have a strong interest in the area of working with children to support their learning, and development. They will need to be dedicated and committed to their study and be responsible for their own learning. Students on this course are required to be employed in a School. Additional entry requirements include being educated to GCSE level.

What next?

Possible progression to an Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. Following further training and development, career pathways may include progression to senior support roles within primary, special and secondary schools. Opportunities may exist in areas such as childcare, play work or youth work.

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

• Teaching Assistant


• Learning Support Assistant


• Special Educational Needs Assistant

Attendance

1 day per week in college. Attendance is closely monitored by your assessor. Excellent attendance is required in order to achieve the qualification.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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