Technical Occupational Entry in Supporting Teaching and Learning

This qualification provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and
young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support, including: planning; delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher; bilingual
support; special needs support; and personal development and reflective practice.
As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the duration of the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). At Diploma level, CACHE recommends that the learner undertakes 200 hours of placement in a real work environment.

Level 2 supporting teaching and learning or equivalant
GCSE English or level 2 Equivalant

Students will be Internally assessed via assignments, projects and case studies and through observational assessments in the work placement and is then externally quality assured through a portfolio of evidence

Childhood and Youth Studies (FdA) UCEN
Childhood and Youth Studies (BA) UCEN
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Employment as level 3 Teaching Assistant

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

GM Local funding
Advanced learner loan
AEB