Course Curriculum

Legal Entitlement with SEN 00:13:00
Disabilities & Development 00:14:00
Types of Special Educational Needs 00:16:00
Effects of Disability 00:16:00
Special Needs & Special Education 00:16:00
Communication and Interaction 00:19:00
Physical Needs and Roles and Responsibilities 00:17:00
Leave a Feedback! 00:00:00

SEN Teaching Assistant Course Overview

Begin your career in special educational needs (SEN) with this in-depth course designed to prepare you for real-world classroom roles. Whether you’re looking to work with children in mainstream schools, SEN schools, or early years settings, this program provides a full understanding of how to support pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and developmental needs.

You’ll learn to identify the needs of children with disabilities, understand the legal responsibilities of schools and educators, and develop practical strategies for communication, classroom inclusion, and daily support. If you’re planning to apply for SEN teaching assistant jobs, considering a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), or seeking a career change, this sen teaching assistant training offers the foundation and confidence you need to move forward.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Gain knowledge about the legal entitlements and protections for children with special educational needs

  • Identify and respond to different types of SEN, including autism, ADHD, sensory impairments, and speech delays

  • Explore the effects of disabilities on development and learning

  • Apply inclusive teaching and support strategies in the classroom

  • Communicate effectively with children, parents, and professionals

  • Support pupils with physical, emotional, and communication needs

  • Develop professional awareness of the roles and responsibilities of a SEN teaching assistant

Who is this SEN teaching assistant course for?

This course is for:

  • People who want to become SEN Teaching Assistants

  • Teaching assistants who want to specialize in SEN

  • Anyone with experience working with children who wants to work in schools

  • Parents or carers of children with special needs

  • Early years workers wanting to learn more about SEN

  • Students planning to train as teachers

Certification:

Once you have succesfully completed the sen teaching assistant course with certificate, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99. UK students are required to pay a £10 as a delivery fee, while international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment of a hardcopy certificate to their designated address.

Requirements for SEN teaching assistant course

This special needs training for teaching assistants course does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Disability & SEN was made by professionals, and it is compatible with all PC’s, Macs, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’:

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our CPD accredited sen teaching assistant course to potential employers.

  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the sen courses for teaching assistants.

  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.

  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.

  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.

  • Affordability: Save big with our online sen teaching assistant training as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.

  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.

  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course content. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner-Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technical background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • Track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • Engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

Career Path in special needs training for teaching assistants

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO): £25,000 – £42,000
Special Education Teacher: £24,000 – £40,000
Disability Support Worker: £18,000 – £28,000
Educational Psychologist: £40,000 – £90,000
SEN Counsellor: £22,000 – £37,000
Inclusion Manager: £28,000 – £45,000
SEN Teaching Assistant: £17,000 – £24,000

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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