Please note: To qualify for this course, you must already have a level 3 Diploma in education and be working in a school or college.
The NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges is designed for experienced practitioners who want to develop their knowledge, skills and professional practice within an education setting.
This nationally recognised qualification will help you build on your existing experience and develop a deeper understanding of your role in supporting children and young people. You will explore areas including learning and development, mental health and wellbeing, additional needs and disabilities, partnership working and implementing positive change within an education setting.
The course is ideal for established teaching assistants and other education professionals who are looking to progress their career and take on greater responsibility within a school or college.
Throughout the course, you will develop your knowledge and understanding across a range of areas, including:
You will be assessed through a combination of written assignments, workplace observations and professional discussions, allowing you to demonstrate both your knowledge and how you apply your learning within your professional role.
Upon successful completion, you will achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges.
Submit your enquiry form and a member of our team will give you a call to talk you through the course and answer any questions you may have. You will then be sent a Course Registration Form to complete.
Our Enrolment Team will process your application and ask you to complete an application form. Once enrolled, you will be assigned a tutor who will support you throughout your course and can be contacted by phone, text or email.
As you work through your course, you will receive email reminders when your units are due. Your tutor will mark your work and return it to you within 7 days, providing support and feedback throughout your learning.
You will also complete the required practical assessment within your workplace to demonstrate your skills in adult social care.
Once you have successfully completed your course and all required assessments, we will apply for your certificate. Your certificate will then be posted directly to your home address, usually within 2–4 weeks.
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.
Learners must meet the relevant earnings threshold for their area and course level:
Completing this qualification can support experienced education professionals who are looking to progress within schools and colleges and take on greater levels of responsibility.
Depending on your existing experience and career goals, progression opportunities may include Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Advanced Practitioner, senior teaching support and specialist support roles.
The qualification can also provide a strong foundation for further study and higher-level qualifications within education and teaching.
The Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges is a nationally recognised qualification covering advanced teaching support, inclusion, behaviour, safeguarding and collaborative working. It develops the skills experienced education professionals need to support learners with complex needs, improve educational outcomes and contribute to whole school improvement.
This course is fully free for eligible adults aged 19 and over who live in London, funded by the Greater London Authority through the Adult Skills Fund. Eligibility requirements apply and may include your residency, employment status, income and commitment to progressing into higher skilled or better paid employment.
The course is suitable for experienced education professionals including Teaching Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors and SEND Support Staff working within schools and colleges. It is particularly relevant for those looking to develop advanced skills and progress into specialist, senior or leadership support roles within education.
Most learners complete the qualification within 12 to 18 months through flexible blended learning supported by a dedicated tutor or assessor. Assessment includes assignments, reflective accounts, workplace evidence and professional discussions, allowing learners to develop their skills while continuing to work around existing professional and personal commitments.
The qualification can support progression into roles including Senior Teaching Assistant, SEND Specialist Practitioner, Intervention Lead, Inclusion Practitioner, Learning Mentor and Higher Level Teaching Assistant. It also provides a progression route towards the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship for learners who want to continue developing their education career.
