The SEND Teaching Assistant course is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and credentials to become successful SEND Teaching Assistants, supporting the learning and development of children and young people with special educational needs.

Pupils with SEN have a harder time developing mentally, socially and emotionally, which is why SEND Teaching Assistants play an important role in helping them to reach their full potential. This course will equip you with in-demand skills required to assist pupils with learning difficulties, taking you through fundamental teaching methodologies. You will learn how to provide learning support that is tailored to each individual’s needs, deepening your knowledge of the obstacles to learning associated with each disorder. This course includes case studies and practical exercises to give you knowledge that can be applied in a real-world context, preparing you for a rewarding future in the teaching industry. Last audited and updated on: 20th October 2023

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• 24/7 Learning Assistance

• Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the SEND Teaching Assistant course

This comprehensive training course applies to aspiring SEND Teaching Assistants and those who work in the teaching industry who wish to gain a better understanding of SEN teaching. Professions in this field include:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• SENCO
• SEN Tutor
• Learning Support Assistant

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes of SEND Teaching Assistant course

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of special educational needs
• Show an awareness of the learning difficulties associated with each SEN
• Apply teaching methodologies and strategies learned in this course within a classroom context
• Provide learning support that is tailored to each individual pupil’s needs
• Identify the different types of social, emotional and mental health difficulties
• Set individual learning targets for students with special educational needs

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Special Education Needs (SEN) An Overview In module one, we will learn about the different types of special educational needs and gain a better understanding of the role of an SEN teacher. It also includes an overview of the effects of SEN on learning development. Module 02: SEN Support In module two, we will explore the ways in which teaching assistants can provide SEN support, taking a look at the benefits of SEN teaching and its importance in childhood development. Module 03: High-Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN In module three, we will take an in-depth look at techniques and strategies for incorporating quality SEN learning support in the classroom environment, exploring the SEN code of practice. Module 04: SEN Teaching Methodologies In module four, we will be introduced to some common SEN teaching methodologies and approaches, developing the skills to communicate effectively with SEN pupils. Module 05: Communication and Interaction In module five, we will explore communication and interaction between pupils and SEN teaching assistants, developing our interpersonal skills along the way. We will also focus on how to provide learning su[por that is tailored to each individual’s needs. Module 06: Cognition and Learning In module six, we will gain a better understanding of cognition and learning difficulties, with examples. It covers the requirements fo children with specific learning needs. Module 07: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties In module seven, we will explore some common social, emotional and mental health difficulties, taking a look at their causes, development and treatment. Module 08: Sensory or Physical Needs In module eight, we will take a look at the various sensory and physical needs of children with special educational needs, as well as the impact of sensory and physical impairment on learning. Module 09: Working in Partnership In this final module, we will learn why it is important to work in partnership in SEN teaching, including the benefits and barriers to working in partnership. It also covers the responsibilities of parents of children with special educational needs.