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SEN Teaching Assistant Certifcate

SEN Teaching Assistant Certifcate

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 2 hours

  • Intermediate level

Description

Are you looking to kickstart a rewarding career in teaching? The SEN Teaching Assistant Certifcate is designed to provide you with all the necessary skills, knowledge and credentials to fast track your career in this field. You will learn the fundamentals of how to provide quality learning support to children and young adults with learning disabilities who need extra nurturing and care to help them reach their potential.

This course combines both theoretical and practical knowledge, covering key topics such as the role and responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), the different types of special educational needs, assessment, tracking, and classroom strategies. 

Through case studies and practical exercises, this comprehensive training program explores strategies required to provide person-centred support to help individual SEN pupils reach their personal learning goals and gain confidence in their education. Not only will you gain valuable professional skills, but by the end of this course, you will also have an excellent understanding of the SEN code of practice and how to apply SEN teaching methodologies in a real-world context. 

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

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

Some of our website features are:

  • This is a dedicated website for teaching

  • 24/7 tutor support

  • Interactive Content

  • Affordable price

  • 100% online

  • Flexible deadline

Who is this course for

This SEN Teaching Assistant Certificate 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.

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