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Complete Level 3 Course – Just £448
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Ready to take your first step towards a rewarding career supporting children in school? Study entirely online, at your own pace, with friendly, personal tutor support. No previous experience or school placement is required, and you can start directly at Level 3 with full reassurance of our 14-day money back guarantee. Our NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award course is nationally recognised and the perfect place to start.
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Your Course at a Glance
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award
100% Online
6 Months
Written Assignments
Not Required
Personal Tutor Support Included
Overview – Your First Step into Teaching
Take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting children in education. Our NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award introduces you to the knowledge and skills involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools. With clear learning materials and flexible study, you can build your confidence and progress at a pace that suits you.
NCFE Certificate Included – No Extra Fees
Your enrolment includes registration for an Ofqual-regulated NCFE CACHE qualification and your official NCFE certificate upon successful completion, with no additional certification fee. The Award provides a recognised foundation for further study and progression towards practical teaching assistant qualifications.
Instant Course Access – Start Today
There’s no need to wait for a new term or a fixed starting date. Enrol whenever you’re ready and receive access to your online course, so you can begin studying straight away. Our friendly tutors are available to guide you throughout your learning journey.
Take the next step towards a rewarding career in education.
Gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience to make a real difference
Flexible online learning
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NCFE CACHE qualifications
Study with Confidence – NCFE CACHE Level 3
Our Ofqual-regulated NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award provides the essential knowledge needed to understand how teaching assistants support children in schools. The course covers four units, including child development, safeguarding, school organisation and health and safety.
Study entirely online, at your own pace, with no school placement or previous experience required. You’ll receive friendly, personal tutor support, helpful assignment feedback and the flexibility to begin whenever you’re ready.
NCFE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning
RQF REGULATED QUALIFICATION No. 603/2495/8
Lessons covered in this course:
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5882 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 3 |
This unit will provide you with an understanding of how children develop, including underpinning theoretical perspectives.
This unit explores:
- The expected pattern of development for children
- Factors that influence children’s development
- Monitoring children’s development and interventions
| RQF Unit Reference M/616/5880 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 4 |
This unit will provide you with knowledge and understanding to support the safeguarding of children and young people.
This unit explores:
- Legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
- Working in partnership with other organisations
- Protecting children and young people’s safety in a learning environment
- Respond and evidence to concerns about a child or young person’s safety
- Work with children and young people to support their well-being
| RQF Unit Reference T/616/5878 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 10 hours | Credit Value 2 |
This unit aims to provide you with a good understanding of how schools and colleges operate.
This unit explores:
- The structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
- How schools and colleges are organised
- Teamwork in schools and colleges
- Educational ethos, mission and values
- Policies and procedures in education
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5879 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 20 hours | Credit Value 3 |
This unit explores:
- Plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety
- Recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security
- Support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
- Responding to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness
- Assisting in the administration of medicine
No School Placement or Experience Required
You don’t need to be working or volunteering in a school to enrol on our NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award. This course is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to take their first step towards supporting teaching and learning.
- No school placement or practical assessments required.
- No previous qualifications or school experience needed.
- Open to learners aged 16 and over.
- Enrol at any time throughout the year.
Flexible Online Learning – Start Anytime
Start studying as soon as you enrol, with 24/7 access to your online course materials. Work through your four units at your own pace, fitting your studies around work, family and other commitments. You’ll also receive personal tutor support and feedback on your assignments throughout your course.
Your Official NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate
When you successfully complete your course, you’ll receive an official NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning certificate, awarded by NCFE and regulated by Ofqual.
Your qualification is nationally recognised and carries the same qualification title and reference number (603/2495/8), whether you study through distance learning or at a college offering the same qualification.
The certificate demonstrates your knowledge of supporting teaching and learning in schools and provides a recognised foundation for progressing towards further teaching assistant qualifications.
Your Certificate Is Included – No Hidden Fees
Your enrolment fee includes NCFE registration, online course materials, personal tutor support and your official NCFE electronic certificate upon successful completion. There are no additional compulsory certification fees.
NUS Student Card
You’ll be eligible for an NUS student discount card when you enrol.
Amazing Support
From start to finish, our friendly tutors will be on hand to help you.
A Recognised NCFE CACHE Qualification
Choosing the right Teaching Assistant qualification is an important decision. Our Ofqual-regulated NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (603/2495/8) provides an introduction to child development, safeguarding, school organisation and health and safety. It is a recognised qualification that can support progression to further study, including practical teaching assistant qualifications.
Study Hours
This qualification includes 80 guided learning hours. Most students complete their course within 4 to 6 months, although you can progress more quickly if you wish. You’ll have six months of course access, with extensions available if you need additional time.
Assessment
Your knowledge is assessed through written assignments completed at home, with no examinations or school placement required. Your personal tutor will provide feedback on your work, and if any answers need improvement, you’ll have the opportunity to revise and resubmit them.
Course Duration
The course is designed to fit your lifestyle. If you’d like to fast-track your study, you can complete it in just a few weeks. On average, most learners finish within 4 to 6 months, giving you the perfect balance of flexibility and support to achieve your qualification.
Course Type
Study from the comfort of your own home with this fully supported distance learning course.
Pricing
Fully inclusive, everything included, no hidden costs.
Lessons covered in this course:
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5882 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 3 |
This unit will provide you with an understanding of how children develop, including underpinning theoretical perspectives.
This unit explores:
- The expected pattern of development for children
- Factors that influence children’s development
- Monitoring children’s development and interventions
| RQF Unit Reference M/616/5880 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 25 hours | Credit Value 4 |
This unit will provide you with knowledge and understanding to support the safeguarding of children and young people.
This unit explores:
- Legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
- Working in partnership with other organisations
- Protecting children and young people’s safety in a learning environment
- Respond and evidence to concerns about a child or young person’s safety
- Work with children and young people to support their well-being
| RQF Unit Reference T/616/5878 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 10 hours | Credit Value 2 |
This unit aims to provide you with a good understanding of how schools and colleges operate.
This unit explores:
- The structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
- How schools and colleges are organised
- Teamwork in schools and colleges
- Educational ethos, mission and values
- Policies and procedures in education
| RQF Unit Reference A/616/5879 | Unit Level Level 3 | Guided Learning 20 hours | Credit Value 3 |
This unit explores:
- Plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety
- Recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security
- Support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
- Responding to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness
- Assisting in the administration of medicine
As soon as you enrol, you get instant access to your course – no waiting around to get started! Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to gaining the advanced skills and knowledge needed to become an effective Teaching Assistant. How exciting is that?
Benefits of studying with us
As soon as you enrol, you get instant access to your course – no waiting around to get started! Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to gaining the advanced skills and knowledge needed to become an effective Teaching Assistant. How exciting is that?
We’re open for enrolments 24/7, all year round, so you can start your course right away as soon as we receive your enrolment. The beauty of home study is that it fits around your life and schedule. You’ll have exclusive one-to-one access to your own personal tutor, who will be there to guide you every step of the way, helping you with your assignments and giving you full feedback on how you’re doing. And if you’re more into paper-based study than online learning, you can opt for printed course materials too. We make learning interactive and engaging with your tutor as you complete each unit. Plus, you’ll have full tutor support throughout the course, ensuring you pass with flying colours.
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Entry requirements – no work placement required
You don’t need any previous qualifications or to be working in a school for this Level 3 course. You will be taught the full Level 3 Award syllabus once you’re enrolled.
- No formal qualifications are required.
- No school placement is required.
- Convenient home study course.
- Enrolments are open all year.
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 our courses delivered online, we can minimise costs and provide you with official qualifications for less than most physical colleges.
Supportive tutors
All our friendly tutors are experts in their field and will be there to support you every step of the way through your Teaching Assistant course.
Online tuition
Our online tuition lets you study from the comfort of your home at your own pace.
NCFE Accredited
Our courses are accredited by NCFE CACHE, giving you a fully accepted & recognised qualification.
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 our courses regularly receive outstanding student feedback.
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