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This extensive online SEN course for teaching assistants will help you understand how special education needs and disabilities affect students’ participation and learning. You will also learn about various teaching strategies, approaches and regulations that are put in place for students with special educational needs.
This Course At A Glance
- Accredited by CPD UK
- Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
- Get an introduction to special educational needs (SEN) teaching
- Demonstrate the statutory and regulatory context for SEN
- Understand how special educational needs and disabilities affect pupils’ participation and learning.
- Know how to apply the teaching strategies and approaches for pupils with special educational needs.
- Understand drawing up inclusive whole-school policies and procedures for SEN.
- Know how to develop a whole-school policy on assessment.
- Know the roles and functions of the board of management.
- Understand how to become a school shadow support teacher.
- Demonstrate the national minimum standards for residential special schools
- Know how to provide personalised learning assistance for individuals
Why Accredited SEN for Teaching Assistants Course Right for You?
If you are willing to teach children with special education needs and want to kickstart your career in the same profession, you can opt for this Accredited SEN Course for Teaching Assistants. The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice outline the legal requirements and statutory guidelines that schools, local governments and teachers must follow in order to identify and address SEN in the students they support or teach.
This online course will help you understand the different ways and techniques to teach children with physical impairment, speech difficulty or conditions such as autism and dyslexia. This course will provide you with the essential skills and basic teaching strategies required for assisting students with learning disabilities.
You will also learn and understand the roles and responsibilities of a school shadow support teacher and the board of management, as well as how to develop a whole school policy on assessment. Finally, you will learn ways to provide learning assistance as per the requirements and needs of an individual, as well as gain a better understanding of the barriers to learning that each disorder imposes.
Upon successful completion of this Accredited SEN Course for Teaching Assistants, you will not only obtain the knowledge required to teach children with special educational needs, but also develop the skills required to become a confident SEN teaching assistant.
You should also check out our course, SEN and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Diploma Online and equip yourself with core competencies of SEN and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching. while advancing your career.
Accredited SEN for Teaching Assistants Course Details
CPD UK
The CPD Certification Service
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
QLS
Quality Licence Scheme
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
- Introduction to SEN Teaching
- Communication Interaction Difficulties in Children with SEN
- Cognition Learning Difficulties
- Social, Behavioural and Emotional Health Difficulties
- Sensory and Physical Needs
- Legislation and Principles
- Information, Advice and Support
- Working Together
- Early Years Providers
- EYFS
- Primary Secondary Education
- Further Education
- Preparation For Adulthood
- EHC Assessments and Plans
- Equality, Diversity Inclusion
- SEN Children Young People in Specific Circumstances
- Disagreement Resolutions
- Introduction to School Shadow Support For Children With Special Needs
- Benefits of Inclusive Education System and the Role of a School Shadow Support
- Intervention Strategies and Best Practices to Manage Behavior
This Accredited SEN Course for Teaching Assistants is primarily aimed at:
- SENco
- SEN tutor
- SEN teaching assistant
- Aspiring SEN teaching assistant
- Learning support assistant
- Parents of children with learning disabilities
- Anyone associated with the SEN teaching industry
This course is, however, not limited to a particular profession or line of work. Anyone eager to understand how to support the learning and growth of children and teenagers with special educational needs may also find it helpful.
- There are no academic entry requirements for this Accredited SEN Course for Teaching Assistants, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
- However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.
This Accredited SEN Course for Teaching Assistants assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam, you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. You will get the CPD-accredited PDF certificate free of cost, which is included with the course. There is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy of the CPD-accredited certificate, which is £35.
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Very Helpful Course
Loved the layout and pace. The examples made everything clear. I now understand my role with SEN students much better.
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Learned So Much
This course gave me real, usable strategies. I am better equipped to support children who require extra learning assistance.
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Simple, But Powerful
Clear modules, friendly tone, and no pressure learning. Helped me build skills I was nervous about before starting.
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Confident and Ready
This course helped me feel ready to step into the classroom. I now understand SEN support better than ever.
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Great Course Content
The information was super relevant and up to date. Really helped me grasp how to support diverse learning needs.
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Very User Friendly
Simple to use platform, engaging lessons, and great practical examples. I highly recommend this for new teaching assistants.
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Well-Explained Modules
Everything was explained clearly with useful examples. I loved the structure and felt supported throughout the whole course.
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Perfect for Beginners
No jargon, no stress—just real support for those new to SEN. This helped me so much in my TA role.
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Made Me Think
I now see things from the child's perspective more. This course really opened my mind to different learning needs.
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Practical and Real
Gave me tools I use daily at work. Clear, relatable, and easy to follow from start to finish.
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Highly Recommend This
This course is a must if you're supporting SEN children. It's approachable, respectful, and truly focused on students' needs.
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Quick But Deep
Although it's not too long, the depth of knowledge is impressive. Every module offered something meaningful and useful.
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Loved Every Part
I actually looked forward to the lessons. They were interesting, short, and filled with helpful ideas I hadn't considered.
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Real Classroom Help
This course aligns with my observations in schools. It's not just theory—it's what real TAs actually need every day.
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Friendly Learning Experience
It felt like I was learning from someone who genuinely cared about me. Calm voice, great examples, and kind reminders along the way.
FAQs
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
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