Working in Schools


Level 2

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CACHE Level 2 qualifications provide a stepping stone to Level 3 qualifications. They show that you have a good knowledge and understanding and the ability to perform various well-defined tasks with some direction and guidance.

They are intended for anyone working in a supervised role with children or young people in the following positions:

  • School Administrator
  • Receptionist
  • Library Assistant
  • IT Support Worker
  • Learning Resource Assistant
  • Caretaker
  • Lunchtime Assistant
  • Teaching Assistant

CACHE Level 2 Award/Certificate in Support Work in Schools (pilot) (CSWS-L2)
CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants (CTA-L2)
CACHE NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STL-L2)

Level 3

CACHE Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide the knowledge and understanding for candidates who wish to work in a supervisory position. They must have the ability to complete tasks and address complex problems.

They are intended for anyone working in an unsupervised role with children or young people in the following positions:

  • School Administrator
  • Receptionist
  • Library Assistant
  • IT Support Worker
  • Learning Resource Assistant
  • Caretaker
  • Lunchtime Assistant
  • Teaching Assistant

Successful Level 3 candidates then have the opportunity to progress to a related career path such as:

  • Teaching
  • Education Welfare
  • Youth Work
  • Childcare
  • Wrap-around Care
  • Level 4 Qualification
  • Foundation Degree

CACHE Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Support Work in Schools (Pilot)
(ASWS-L3/CSWS-L3/DSWS-L3)

CACHE Level 3 Certificate for Teaching Assistants (CTA3-L3)
CACHE NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STL-L3)