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SEN Teaching Assistant Advanced Diploma Course Online

SEN Teaching Assistant Advanced Diploma Course Online

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This SEN Teaching Assistant course is designed for individuals who wish to support students with special educational needs. You will learn about different SEN conditions and how to communicate well. The course teaches you how to create personalised learning plans.

It is great for starting or growing your career in SEN teaching. You will gain the skills needed for many SEN teaching jobs. Get ready to make a real difference in the classroom. Start your journey to become a confident and skilled SEN teaching assistant today!

This Course At A Glance

Course Overview: This SEN Teaching Assistant course provides essential knowledge for those seeking to support learners with special educational needs. Understand the challenges in SEN teaching, explore inclusive strategies, and prepare for SEN teaching jobs across educational settings.

Course Type: 100% online – study at your own pace.

Accreditation: CPD UK Accredited. Endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

Qualification: Certificate in Special Educational Needs (SEN) Foundations

Study Materials: Engaging video lessons, real-life case studies, and practical SEN tools

Assessment: Short quizzes at the end of each module

Access Duration: Lifetime access

Tutor Support: Expert instructor guidance via email

Customer Support: 24/7 live chat and email assistance

Platform: Easy-to-use online learning portal

Payment Options: One-time or flexible instalment plan

Money-Back Guarantee: 14-day full refund policy

No Hidden Fees: Clear, transparent pricing

Learn In-Demand Skills: Master strategies for inclusive SEN teaching, understand learning difficulties like autism and ADHD, and gain tools for ABA, communication, and classroom support. Advance your role as an SEN teaching assistant.

Why SEN Teaching Assistant Advanced Diploma Course right for you?

This course is ideal if you want to start or grow your career in SEN teaching. You’ll learn how to support students with autism, ADHD, and other learning needs. Understand how to meet legal and school requirements as a SEN teaching assistant.

Gain real skills in behaviour management, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and using visual tools. Learn to build inclusive classrooms and help every child succeed. By the end, you’ll be ready to apply for SEN teaching jobs and make a real difference in children’s lives.

SEN Teaching Assistant Advanced Diploma Course Details

CPD Certification Service
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Moreover, 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.

 

Quality License Scheme Certificate (20% off)
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.

Foundations of SEN Teaching

  • Introduction to Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching
  • Statutory and Regulatory Context for SEN
  • Understanding How Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Affect Learning

Effective Approaches

  • Teaching Strategies for Pupils with Special Needs
  • Developing Inclusive Whole-School SEN Policies
  • Creating Assessment Policies for Inclusive Education

Inclusive Education and SEN Leadership

  • Inclusive Education Practices in SEN Teaching
  • Leadership in Special Schools
  • National Minimum Standards for Residential Special Schools
  • Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Management

Individual Education Planning

  • Personalised Education Planning for SEN Students
  • Supporting Individual Learning as an SEN Teaching Assistant

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

  • Introduction to ABA
  • Key Components and Rules of ABA
  • ABA Techniques – Part A
  • ABA for Motor, Language, Cognitive & Visuospatial Skills
  • Generalisation in ABA Theory

Understanding Developmental Disorders

  • Introduction to Developmental Disorders
  • Autism, Asperger’s, and ADHD in SEN Teaching
  • Early Intervention Strategies for Autism

Visual Aids in SEN

  • Introduction to Visual Aids
  • Types & Effectiveness of Visual Tools
  • Social Stories as Visual Aids

Behaviour & Life Skills Training

  • Meltdown Management Strategies
  • Functional Skills: Self-Feeding & Toilet Training

Story-Based Learning

  • Storytime Activities to Support SEN Learners

This SEN Teaching Assistant course is ideal for individuals seeking to build a career in SEN or supporting children with special needs more effectively. It’s especially suited for:

  • Aspiring SEN teaching assistants looking to enter the field
  • Current SENCOs, SEN tutors, or learning support assistants
  • Teachers seeking to move into SEN teaching jobs
  • Parents of children with learning disabilities
  • School staff supporting inclusive education
  • Anyone passionate about making a difference in special education

Whether you’re starting fresh or want to enhance your expertise, this course offers practical skills and insights to help you thrive in the SEN teaching profession.

  • There are no academic entry requirements for this course, 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 Course 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 can grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.

You should also check out our SENCo Training – Special Educational Needs Coordination Online Course to gain the skills and knowledge to become an effective SEN Coordinator.

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme

Endorsed Certificate
After successfully passing the MCQ exam of this SEN teaching assistant training course, you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by the 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. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate, which is £65.

Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy

CPD Certificate to aid your SEN teaching jobs​
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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An SEN teaching assistant supports students with special educational needs, helping them in classroom learning and development.

SEN teaching focuses on tailored strategies to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities or learning difficulties.

Key skills include patience, communication, understanding of SEN teaching methods, and the ability to support individual learning needs.

Yes, SEN teaching assistant jobs are growing as schools seek more support staff for special education.

Absolutely. This course equips you with practical skills and knowledge to improve your chances of securing SEN teaching assistant positions.

Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace.

No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner’s ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons.

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