You will be introduced to the knowledge and information required to work in a school setting.

The qualification is made up of 11 mandatory Units covering child and young person development, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, communication and professional relationships and schools as organisations, assessment methods etc. You will be required to gain experience in a school setting.

CACHE L2 Supporting Teaching and Learning or 5 GCSEs Grade C or above (including English/Welsh and Maths). Plus DBS clearance. Life experience and other qualifications will be considered

Units are assessed by means of written tasks and a range of assessments in real work environments.

On successful completion of the qualification you will be awarded CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Support Work in Schools. This qualification will enable learners to gain employment in a school setting.