Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3 Certificate

Understand the structure, ethos, and governance of educational institutions, including the different types of schools and the roles of education professionals.

Learn how to assess risk and respond to hazards, ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of pupils and staff in various situations.

Explore legislation, policies, and practices to safeguard children, including recognising signs of abuse and responding appropriately to disclosures.

Learn to communicate effectively, respect professional boundaries, and build relationships based on trust, confidentiality, and mutual respect.

Study patterns of development from birth to 19 years and the impact of factors such as disability, environment, and transitions.

Develop strategies to promote and encourage positive behaviour, support behavioural needs, and manage challenging behaviour constructively.

Gain skills to assist in planning, delivering, and reviewing learning activities under teacher supervision, adapting your support to individual needs.

Understand how to reinforce foundational literacy and numeracy skills across a range of subjects and daily routines.

Learn to support the appropriate and safe use of technology in learning, helping pupils engage with digital tools to enhance their progress.

Learn how to use assessment strategies to promote learning, supporting learners to review their learning strategies and achievements, and working with the teacher to review assessment for learning processes and outcomes.

Learn how to reflect on your performance, respond to feedback, and identify opportunities for continuous personal and professional development.

Tuition fees for our NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Supporting Teaching and Learning
(Early Years Educator) are £2,700 which includes an up front £131.50 registration fee, payable upon acceptance of a place with us.

We also offer a monthly instalment plan: £300 registration fee followed by 12 monthly payments of £210.

There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners must:

• Be aged 16+

• Be working or volunteering in a school or college (minimum 100 hours)

• Have a good standard of written English

• Be able to complete written and practical tasks

If you do not currently have a placement, we recommend securing one before enrolling on this qualification.

Assessment for this qualification is continuous and designed to capture both your understanding of key concepts and your ability to apply them in a real-world educational setting. It includes:

• Written assignments for each unit, covering knowledge-based learning outcomes

• Case studies, reflective accounts, and professional discussions to demonstrate understanding and critical thinking

• Direct observations in your placement to assess your practical competence in supporting learning, promoting safety, and building relationships

All practical units are assessed in your setting by a qualified assessor. Observations are scheduled to fit around your availability and work environment. You’ll need to complete a minimum of 100 placement hours, and will build a portfolio of evidence drawn from both your coursework and your on-the-job experience.

There are no exams. All assessment tasks must be completed to a satisfactory standard and will be reviewed by both internal assessors and external quality assurers from NCFE.

This course is suitable for:

• Teaching assistants and learning support assistants

• Volunteers or paid staff in primary, secondary, or specialist settings

• Those who have completed the Level 3 Award and want to progress

• Candidates looking for a comprehensive qualification without the full scope of the Diploma

A work placement is essential to complete this course. Learners must complete a minimum of 100 hours in a school or college setting with regular contact with children or young people.