Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Advanced Apprenticeship

The CACHE Advanced Level Apprenticeship is designed for learning support staff with a working role which requires competence in a specialist area and/or across a varied range of responsibilities. They will be working under the direction of a teacher who has overall responsibility for teaching and learning in the classroom. They will contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating learning activities and will work alongside the teacher to support whole class activities, as well as working on their own with individual, or groups of, pupils. Job titles may include: teaching assistant; classroom assistant; learning support assistant; additional needs assistant; pastoral/welfare support assistant; bilingual support assistant; foundation stage assistant; learning guide; learning coach; induction mentor; team leader.

What will I learn?
CACHE Advanced 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 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF), ERR Workbook (employment rights and responsibilities), Level 2 English, Mathematics and ICT Functional Skills/GCSE

How will I be assessed?

The above modules will be assessed practically and through written assessments. This is a practical course where students are expected to provide evidence through classroom activity, 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 in a school setting . Additional entry requirements include being educated to GCSE level.

What next?

Possible progression to higher level courses such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma. Higher education opportunities may include the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at Colchester Institute, a Degree or Level 5 Care Leadership and Management. Following further training and development, possible progression to a teacher training programme.

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

• Teaching Assistant


• Learning Support Assistant


• Special Educational Needs Assistant

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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