This level 4 qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college workforce. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience, proven knowledge and skills of the learner in a teaching and learning environment. It will challenge the learner in both daily practice and theoretical understanding. Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities. Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner. The Advanced Practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce.
Learners must be at least 18 years old and hold a full Level 3 early years / childcare qualification.
This is a work-based qualification. Learners must be employed in a school or college setting at level 3 to complete this qualification.
There are 5 Units for this qualification:
• Enabling Individuals to Learn
• Understand How to Support Children and Young People to Improve Their Mental Health and Well-Being
• Working with Others to Support Individuals with Additional Needs and Disability in a School or College
• Working with Families and Other Professionals in a School or College Setting
• Implementing Change in School or College Setting
Fees: £811.00
Fees Advanced Learning Loan: £811.00
Learners may progress within the workforce in the following job roles and responsibilities:
• Higher level practitioner/teaching assistant
• Internal progression at a higher level, including those with management responsibilities
• Leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities
Next course available: September 16th, 2026
Number of Weeks: 34
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