SEN Teaching Assistant
Overview
More than 1.2 million children, or about 15% of all students in England have some kind of special educational need, SEN Teaching Assistant is one of the most in-demand professions.
Becoming a SEN Teaching Assistant is a great option for you if you want to help children with special needs and have a fulfiling career at the same time. In this SEN Teaching Assistant course, you will explore everything about the exciting world of SEN Teaching and all the responsibilities that come with it.
This course will give you complete and thorough training and will help kickstart your career as a SEN Teaching Assistant. Learn about SEN Teaching methodologies, the needs of the special child, how to provide SEN support and many more topics.
Highlights of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Get extensive knowledge about SEN and Disability, Special Education Provision and Areas of SEN
- Learn What is SEN Support?
- Learn The assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle
- Know how to Developing Relationships and get to Know your Pupils Well
- Learn about Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Learn Classroom Strategies
- Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Learn about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learn how to develop Partnership with Parents
- Gain knowledge about The Role of the SENCO
- Learn about Working with Other SEN Professionals and many more
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
How is the course assessed?
Certification
CPD Certification from Thames College
After successfully completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from Thames College, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
Why study this course
This SEN Teaching Assistant course is ideal for those who would like to become a SEN Teacher and want to help children who have special needs. There are no learning requirements or formal degrees necessary to begin this course, and it can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.
Requirements
The SEN Teaching Assistant course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Career Path
Upon successful completion, learners will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to become a SEN Teaching Assistant and with a little bit of further training will be abe to become a SEN Teacher. The knowledge and skills you gain from this course will also help you to start a career in any form of teaching.
Course Curriculum
| SEN Teaching Assistant | |||
| Module 01: Special Education Needs (SEN) An Overview | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 02: SEN Support | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 03: High Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 04: SEN Teaching Methodologies | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 05: Communication and Interaction | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 06: Cognition and Learning | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 07: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 08: Sensory or Physical Needs | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 09: Working in Partnership | 00:09:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – SEN Teaching Assistant | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – SEN Teaching Assistant | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – SEN Teaching Assistant | 01:10:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Accredited Certification
Certification is available –
- In PDF for £2.99
- Hard copy for £8.99
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