NCFE CACHE Level 1 Teaching Assistant Award
This NCFE CACHE Level 1 Teaching Assistant course is the easiest way to get a fully recognised Teaching Assistant qualification. It will prepare you for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of teaching in a school setting, making it the ideal entry-level course.
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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Teaching Assistant
This course is the official NCFE CACHE qualification for becoming a Teaching Assistant, simple to follow with friendly 1-1 tutor support. Our user-friendly approach allows for rapid course progression enabling you to complete your study as quickly as possible and get qualified as a Teaching Assistant. We have a wealth of experience training Teaching Assistants via online home learning and all our courses meet the highest standards.
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This course is the official NCFE CACHE Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification and is fully recognised & accepted by all schools. You’ll learn the underpinning knowledge needed to work in all primary and secondary schools including colleges. It enables learners to gain an understanding of elements including children and young people’s development and safeguarding their welfare. This qualification is nested to allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure. Once you have completed this course, you can work as a government qualified teaching assistant! Take the next step now!
Get instant access to your course – no waiting to get started
There’s no waiting to get started and you’ll instantly be on your way to becoming a government qualified Teaching Assistant as soon as you enrol.
We take enrolments all year round and one of the biggest benefits of home study is you can make your study fit around you and your schedule. You get full 1-1 access to your own personal tutor who will guide you through the course and help prepare you for your assignments and provide full feedback on your course progress. If you wish, you can also choose to include the printed course materials, ideal if you prefer paper-based study to online learning. Our passion will enable you to interact with your tutor as you complete each unit. Full tutor support is offered throughout the course to ensure you pass as easily as possible.
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in School
Our enrolment fee includes your NCFE CACHE certificate, all your course materials and full tutor support. You can also include the printed course handbooks if you prefer to study using paper-based learning.
RQF REGULATED QUALIFICATION No. 603/2477/6
The brand new 2023 syllabus included in this course
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge needed to understand schools as organisations.
Entry Requirements – no formal requirements
You don’t need any formal qualifications or school placement for this Level 1 course, you will be taught the full level 1 Award syllabus once you are enrolled. Our passion will enable you to interact with your tutor, ensuring you pass your course as easily as possible.
- No formal qualifications are required.
- No school placement is required.
- You must be over 16 years of age.
- Enrolments are open all year.
Course Delivery – instant access to your course
Receive immediate access to your course as soon as you’ve enrolled!
This is a Home Study Course – enrol at anytime
This course is a home study course which means you study at home and don’t need to come into the college at all. NCFE CACHE issue the certificate at the end of the course and it is exactly the same qualification as an attendance based college. No mention of home study is on the certificate so you can be guaranteed your qualification is fully respected and recognised by all schools.
Your Course Materials – choose paper books or online
You’ll be given instant access to your course resources, with tailored learning available directly online. Because they’re written by us, you can be sure we’ll teach you everything to succeed. We’ll guide you through your entire course and get you fully prepared for all your course assignments. If you prefer, you can also have all of your course materials delivered as paper handbooks.
Enrolment fee includes NCFE CACHE certificate, all your course materials and full tutor support.
Friendly Tutor Support – we’ll make sure you pass
Expert tutors are on hand to guide you through your course, providing feedback at every stage. Friendly and helpful, they’ll provide all the help you need, enabling you to feel confident that you can complete your course with great success. Your tutor is easy to contact by telephone, e-mail or post so when you need an answer quickly, there will always be someone available to help you.
How is this course assessed?
You must pass 3 mandatory units to complete this course. Each unit has a written assignment which will be marked by your personal assessor. You won’t need to take an exam.
Recent Reviews
Here are just some of our recent reviews.
I’m almost halfway through my course & really enjoying the content. All queries are speedily replied to and my assessments marked and returned quickly.
I would highly recommend this course, the course material given is excellent, it’s easy to send your work off and receive feedback, I knew my tutor was always there if I needed him too. I found the whole course very interesting and I’ve learnt loads.
So far I’m really happy, it’s easy to use and my tutor Chris has been great. I’d say you can’t really go wrong with this course, I think it’s the best on the market.
I had fantastic tutor support throughout my course and I couldn’t be more delighted with my course. Thank you Demontfort college, I definitely have no hesitation recommending you to my school head.
After lots of searching this was the best value course I could find and I’m very pleased with how it all worked out. I managed to get it finished in under 3 months and decided to carry on doing the work based certificate course.
I just started working in my dream job and couldn’t have got here without all the help I got so just want to say thanks to all. Take care, you know who you are 🙂 Naz x
Excellent service from Chris and de montfort college, I’ve been continuously offered support and help throughout..very pleased!
Great, friendly tutors with in depth knowledge of teaching.
Thanks to my fab tutor Chris for helping me so much. You were always there for me and I wouldn’t have finished sooooo quickly with our you! You are a star Christophar… see what I did there lol 🙂 x
I really do reccomend this course, my tutor was very helpful and responded very quickly when I needed help and advice. I completed my course within the year time given and found it pretty straight forward.
It’s been a real pleasure working with my tutor Chris who has a more holistic and flexible approach than any of my other experiences and has kept me on track. Seven months on and I’m just about to finish my course.
I just finished and everything was good thank you. My friend finished her course with you a and told me it was ok so I went and did it with you.
YES!!!!!!!!!!! JUST FINISHED AND I CAN’T THANK EVERYONE ENOUGH FOR ALL THEIR HELP THEY GAVE TO ME! THE BEST THING I’VE EVER DONE AND JUST RECOMMENDED YOU TO MY SISTER. X
Great value and well run I enjoyed my course.
I’ve flippin done it lol, 7 months hard graft finally paid off. Over the moon and honestly recommend this course to anyone thinking about it. I really enjoyed so 5 out of 5 from me x
So far their courses have proved to be good quality and in particular, the support I have got is easy to use. The reason I chose this course was for the telephone support which I couldn’t find anywhere else.
Found my tutor exceptional in terms of friendliness, professionalism and willingness to offer help and assistance.Staff should be praised, thank you
- NCFE CACHE Accredited
- For primary & secondary schools
- Entry level course
- Award winning tutors
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From start to finish, our friendly tutors will be on hand to help you with your course.
How this course is assessed
This course consists of the 3 learning units (or lessons) outlined above. As you work your way through these units, you’ll be asked to complete an essay styled assignment for each of the individual units you’ve learnt. When you’re ready, you submit your assignment to us either online or by post and our friendly assessors will review your work and give you feedback. If you haven’t quite got everything right, don’t worry, our helpful assessors will explain where you’ve gone wrong, and you’ll be free to submit the assignment again without penalty – we’ll make sure you pass your course. As this course is continually assessed there are no exams for this course.
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Why De Montfort
At De Montfort we have many years of experience providing the highest quality online Teaching Assistant courses, here are just some of the reasons we think you’ll love us.
Cost-effective
With all of our courses delivered online, we can minimise costs and provide you with official qualifications for less than most physical colleges.
Supportive tutors
All of our friendly tutors are experts in their field and will be on hand to support you every step of the way through your Teaching Assistant course.
Online tuition
Our online tuition allows you to study from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace.
Accredited courses
All of our courses are accredited by NCFE CACHE giving you an RQF qualification that is recognised by all schools.
Save time
Because you’ll be studying online, there’s no need to travel to and from classes, saving you both time and money.
Highly rated
We’ve built a reputation for quality and all of our courses regularly receive outstanding feedback from students.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we offer flexible 0% finance to all of our students.
No, you will be assessed during the course with tutor feedback being provided after each assignment.
This course will provide you with the underpinning knowledge you need to work in a variety of job roles such as:
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Special Needs Assistant
If you have any questions or need some advice we’d love to help you. Simply email info@dmc.ac or call us on 0345 652 0098 or 0203 012 0098.
Yes, we run a small number of classroom-based courses around the country. Please call our educational team on 0203 012 0098 for further information.
No, you don’t need any prior experience to study this course, nor do you need to be actively working or volunteering in a school or a college. This is the perfect course for those looking to start a career in teaching.
You will need to request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorisation) for your returned course and refund. To request your RMA number please email support@dmc.ac or alternatively call our student support team on 0345 652 0098 (local rate including mobiles). You can view our full refund policy here:- https://dmc.ac/refund-policy/
