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SEN: Special Educational Needs Overview
Designed for aspiring and professional SEN teachers, our SEN: Special Educational Needs is your gateway to becoming a confident, skilled, and compassionate SEN educator. With a focus on evidence-based methodologies, practical strategies, and in-depth knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to transform the educational experience of SEN pupils.
The SEN: Special Educational Needs course aims to change your perspective towards SEN students and teach you the basics so that you can help in their learning process. In this course, you will learn how to provide quality feedback, create an inclusive learning environment, develop focused lesson plans, and nurture independence in SEN students. Here, you will master the art of assessing, planning, executing, and reviewing SEN interventions, ensuring each student receives the tailored support they need to thrive. Unlike average students, SEN students face challenges due to different conditions like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. Therefore, this SEN: Special Educational Needs course will educate you about classroom strategies that will empower these students to overcome obstacles and succeed.
SEN pupils need more communication skills. Thus, in this SEN: Special Educational Needs course, you will gain in-depth ideas about unique classroom strategies to support students with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As an SEN teacher, you must help them with a particular focus. So, this course will give you a holistic understanding of mental health issues in SEN pupils and whole-school strategies, including how to support students with ADHD effectively.
Ready to elevate your SEN teaching career? Join our SEN: Special Educational Needs Course now and tap into your potential to leave an enduring mark on the lives of SEN students.
What You Will Learn
The roles and responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant
The types of learning disabilities, including causes, symptoms and impact
Classroom strategies for providing quality person-centred learning support
Code of practice for SEN teaching and SEN teaching requirements
How to assess SEN pupils’ abilities and provide constructive feedback
SEN: Special Educational Needs Course Curriculum
Module 1: Special Education Needs (SEN): An Overview
Module 2: SEN Support
Module 3: High Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN
Module 4: SEN Teaching Methodologies
Module 5: Communication and Interaction
Module 6: Cognition and Learning
Module 7: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
Module 8: Sensory or Physical Needs
Module 9: Working in Partnership
Skills You Will Gain
Leadership in teaching
Classroom management
Interpersonal communication
Planning and organisation
Career Prospects
Become an SEN Teaching Assistant and help support pupils with learning disabilities to reach their full potential and grow to become confident young adults. The average salary for an SEN Teaching Assistant in the UK is £21,785. Career opportunities in this field include the following:
SEN Teaching Assistant
SENCO
SEN Tutor
Behaviour Mentor/Outreach Support
Why Choose Teachers Training
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Who is this course for
This SEN: Special Educational Needs is for anyone who wants to:
Fast track their career in SEN teaching with a formal qualification
Test their knowledge of SEN teaching as a teaching professional
Gain essential skills to provide quality learning support
Learn more about SEN and learning development in schools
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. You need to have:
Passion for learning
A good understanding of the English language
Be motivated and hard-working
over the age of 16.
Assessment
The assessment is straightforward, you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of the course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed.
After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.
Certification
CPD Certification from The Teachers Training
Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish.
You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only
Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99
You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99!
The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs.