What will I be learning?

The CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STALIS) prepares learners to work with children (7+ years of age) in a school setting. This qualification covers the generic knowledge and skills required to work in a teaching assistant or similar role in school settings.

The course is made up of classroom taught knowledge and assessments of competence in childcare settings. You will be set weekly tasks to complete throughout the course to build up a portfolio of knowledge evidence. In addition you will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in your placement to carry out observations of skills in the workplace.

On this course you will learn how to:

• Support children’s individual and personal needs
• Support a child/group of children to develop literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• Plan, deliver and review whole class learning activities under the direction of a teacher
• Observe, record and monitor a child’s progress
• Promote positive behaviour and challenge inappropriate behaviour
• Use assessment strategies to evaluate progress and support children/young people to review their own learning
• Follow the settings policies and procedures in relation to health and safety, equality, inclusion diversity, and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young people in the setting…

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on a practical placement as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situation.

Learners enrolling on this course will need to organise a 350 hour paid or voluntary work placement (recommended over at least two age groups).

Does the course lead to a qualification?

CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Who is the course for?

This course is for learners with some experience of working or volunteering  in a School setting with children 7+ years of age and who are looking to further develop their skills and knowledge to work as a level 3 teaching assistant or similar.

Learners must already have a GCSE English qualification (or equivalent) or be assessed as able to work at this level. Learners who do not already have this qualification will be assessed for English prior to enrolment on the course.

Anyone wishing to enrol on this course will need to attend an initial assessment session prior to the course starting to ensure that this is an appropriate course for them and that they understand the course requirements.

Learners will use an e-portfolio. Full instruction on how to use this will be given by the tutor but learners will need to have basic computer skills.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring a pen and folder and copies of your qualifications and DBS Check.

Are there any additional costs?

No. Certification fee £77.00 included in the course fee.

How will I know how I am progressing during the course?

Learners will keep a reflective diary recording their progress.

You will receive regular individual feedback from your tutor.

How is this course supported by DerbyLearn?

DerbyLearn is a learning platform that supports and complements most classes.  To find out more, please go to www.derbylearn.net and sign up, it's free and well worth a look!

Progression within DALS and with local providers

We have lots of courses planned to ensure you have a variety of progression routes.  If you are interested in another course, please ask for more.

Volunteering opportunities

We have a number of rewarding volunteering opportunities both within DALS and with other organisations.  These can offer you a number of benefits, including the ability to enhance your employment prospects, and the ability to learn whilst supporting others.  If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities, please contact Pat Ward on 01332 642308 or email pat.ward@derbyals.org  You can also find information on volunteering opportunities on our noticeboards and website.

Health and Wellbeing

The slogan you see on our brochures and leaflets is:

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This is because we believe that taking part in adult and community learning can open the door to new friendships, give you something enjoyable and worthwhile to do with your time, enable you to learn something new and give you a sense of achievement. That's got to make you feel good!