SEN Teaching Assistant and SENCO Training

Master the Role of SEN Teaching Assistant and SENCO with Our Comprehensive Training

Expand your knowledge and skills in Special Educational Needs with our SEN Teaching Assistant and SENCO Training. This SENCO course offers an in-depth understanding and advanced expertise in the roles of both SEN Teaching Assistants and SEN Coordinators, ensuring you are fully prepared to support children with special educational needs.

Working with special needs children as a Teaching Assistant can be challenging. This SEN Teaching Assistant and SENCO Training Course is meticulously designed to educate you on promoting the learning and personal development of children and young people at risk of underachievement. You will master techniques for group work and collaboration with parents, providing invaluable support to children with learning, behavioural, or physical difficulties.

Whether you aim to work in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school or a mainstream classroom, this course provides the qualifications necessary to work one-on-one with individual pupils or manage a group of children in larger classroom settings.

How will I get my certificate?

You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate.

Who is This course for?

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this SEN Teaching Assistant and SENCO Training. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Requirements

Our SEN Teaching Assistant and SENCO Training is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

Career Path

Learning this new skill will help you to advance in your career. It will diversify your job options and help you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. This skillset will help you to—

SEN Teaching Assistant: Provide direct support to children with special educational needs in both SEN and mainstream schools.
SEN Coordinator (SENCO): Oversee and manage SEN provision within a school, ensuring that all students receive the support they need.
Special Needs Teacher: Specialize in teaching children with learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, or physical disabilities.
Educational Psychologist: Work with schools to assess and support children with special educational needs.
Inclusion Manager: Develop and implement strategies to ensure all students, regardless of their needs, are included in school activities.
Learning Support Assistant: Provide individual or small group support to children with additional needs.
Parent Support Advisor: Work with parents to help them support their children’s education and development.
Speech and Language Therapist: Specialize in helping children with communication difficulties.

Course Curriculum

2 sections
17 lectures
00:00:00 total length

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