You should be at least 19 years old with a minimum of four GCSE’s Grade 3 (D) or above to include English and maths or Level 1 functional skills in maths and English. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be required.

You will need, however, to demonstrate at least one year experience working within a school environment, supporting learning. This could be in an employed or voluntary position for at least 12 hours per week.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation within the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task set by CACHE.  Some learning outcomes within this qualification will require assessment in a real work environment.

On completion of this course you can progress onto a foundation degree or gain employment in a specialist teaching assistant role primary, secondary or further education.