CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants

Who is it for?

Existing child care workers who want to move into school settings. Adults new to the child care and education sector. Existing teaching assistants who want to update their knowledge and skills

What entry qualifications do you need?

You must be at least 16 years of age with GCSE or equivalent at D grade or above

What will you learn?

You will learn how to support the teacher in a school

What age range of children is the qualification about?

Children of any age in reception, primary, secondary or special school

How will you be assessed?

One internally marked assignment and one externally marked assignment

Will there be practical placements during the course?

You should work for at least 120 hours in a school setting

How many teaching hours?

120 recommended guided learning hours

What other qualifications can you do when you finish this qualification?

CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants (CTA-L3)
CACHE NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (NVQTA-L3)

What jobs can I apply for?

Teaching Assistant working under supervision