CACHE Level 2 Award and Certificate in
Support Work in Schools

Who is the qualification aimed at?

People working under supervision in a support role with children or young people. For example a school administrator, receptionist, library assistant, IT support worker, learning support assistant, caretaker, lunch-time assistant.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must be at least 16 years of age.

What does the qualification cover?

It recognises, assesses and enhances the skills that learners have gained in their job as a school support worker.

What age range is covered?

Children and adults depending on the units taken.

How is it Assessed?

Direct observation within the workplace combined with a portfolio of additional evidence such as professional discussions, email or other records and witness testimonies.

Are practical placements required?

Learners will already be employed or working as a volunteer in a school setting.

How long does the qualification take to complete?

There are no set number of hours as it depends on the learner's ability to gather and log the required evidence.

What related qualifications can learners progress to?

This would depend on the units taken on the qualification.

Which job roles are learners qualified to undertake on completion of this qualification?

This qualification is intended to support learners in their current job role. The wide range of units offered can also allow them to move into other support roles within a school.

A learners experience

Primary School Teaching Assistant Teresa Worpole has received such a boost after completing the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Support Work in Schools, she is already planning to embark on further CACHE qualifications soon.

Read Case Study...

QCA accreditation number:

CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools: 100/4114/X

CACHE Level 2 Certficate in Support Work in Schools: 500/5553/7