• Access Duration:  1 Year
• Awarded by: NCFE  CACHE
• Qualification Level:  Level 2
• Qualification Number: 603/2476/4
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 225
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 321
• Credits: 32

• Understand the main types of state, private, and college education.
• Explain how children and teens from birth to 19 years old should develop in all areas of their lives.
• Learn about laws and regulations already in place to protect the welfare of children and adolescents.
• Explain what should be done if a child or teen tells you about abuse or harm.
• Learn why does it matter that a learning environment recognises equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrate your ability to build and sustain professional relationships with children and teens.
• Use your skills to promote positive behaviour and deal with negative behaviour in the right way.
• Assist the teacher in planning, implementing, and assessing learning activities.

This qualification is aimed at those already working or volunteering in a school or college environment who wish to gain a recognised qualification to enhance their practice and career prospects.

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Classroom Assistants
• SEN Support Workers
• Midday Supervisors seeking career development
• Volunteers in schools
• Career changers entering education
• Returning Learners

• Learners must be at least 16 years old.
• Learners must be working or on a practical placement in a school or college learning environment for the duration of the course.

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (4 months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (2 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time. We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 2 Certificate requires approximately 225 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no official exams.
• Each unit is internally assessed through assignments designed to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for that unit.
• Assessments methods used for grading students are direct observation by a tutor, teacher or assessor in the workplace, written assignments, professional discussions, expert witness evidence, learner work products, reflective diaries, activity plans, case studies, oral questions and answers, a portfolio of evidence.
• You are required to be in employment or on a practical placement in a school or college setting to demonstrate your competence in your skills and knowledge.
• You must submit evidence in English for assessment and it must meet the criteria for the assessment.
• The qualification is graded as either ‘Achieved’ or ‘Not Achieved Yet’.

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning is a great starting point for people in education support who want to continue to develop.

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway

• Step 1: Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Step 2: Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner
• Step 3: Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education and Teaching Studies

Alternative Pathways 

• Level 3 qualifications in Childcare or Playwork.
• Specialised CPD courses in areas such as SEND, safeguarding, or behaviour management.
• Leadership and management qualifications for school support staff.

The NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning gives you specialist knowledge which can help you to gain employment within a school setting.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue as you gain experience and complete this qualification, along with approximate UK salaries. (Source: Glassdoor UK)

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – £28000
• Pastoral Support Worker – £25000
• SEN Teaching Assistant – £24000
• Behaviour Support Assistant – £24000
• Teaching Assistant (TA) – £23000
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – £22000
• Classroom Assistant – £21000
• Nursery Assistant (School-based) – £21000

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. Ofqual regulation ensures that the qualification meets national standards for quality, consistency, and fairness. It means the course content, assessment methods, and learning outcomes are carefully monitored, giving learners confidence that the qualification is credible, well recognised, and supports progression to further study or employment in the UK.

RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies.