Elite Training for Sen Teaching Assistant

Develop your SEN expertise with elite TA training in behaviour, communication, and life skills support—designed for meaningful impact.

Overview
This course delivers a sharp and strategic approach to Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, tailored for those ready to take their role as a teaching assistant to the next level. From the basics of SEN to tackling communication hurdles, managing behaviour, and adapting curriculum delivery—every module is built with clarity and purpose.

You’ll also explore collaboration with parents, sensory processing insight, and the nuanced support students with ASD require. Life skills guidance and ongoing professional growth round out the course, giving you a structured yet dynamic lens on the SEN landscape. No fluff, no filler—just the core knowledge needed to operate effectively in modern educational settings.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key principles and categories of Special Educational Needs.
• Apply effective behaviour management and communication techniques in schools.
• Adapt curriculum materials to support individual learning requirements.
• Collaborate meaningfully with parents and educational professionals.
• Assist students with ASD and specific learning difficulties with confidence.
• Support personal development through life skills and reflective practice.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1: SEN Basics
• Module 2: Communication Strategies and Behaviour Management
• Module 3: Curriculum Adaptation and Parent Collaboration
• Module 4: Social Inclusion and Sensory Processing
• Module 5: Supporting Students with ASD and Addressing Specific Difficulties
• Module 6: Life Skills Preparation and Professional Development

Who is this Course For:

• Teaching assistants looking to strengthen their SEN knowledge.
• Classroom support staff working with children with learning needs.
• SEN coordinators seeking structured foundational content.
• Career changers moving into educational support roles.
• Parents or guardians aiming to better understand SEN learning.
• Support workers involved in youth or school-based settings.
• Early career educators wanting to broaden their SEN understanding.
• Professionals aiming to develop SEN-focused communication strategies.

Career Path (UK average salaries):

• SEN Teaching Assistant – £20,000 to £25,000 per year
• Learning Support Assistant – £18,000 to £24,000 per year
• Behaviour Support Worker – £22,000 to £28,000 per year
• Education Welfare Officer – £27,000 to £32,000 per year
• Autism Support Worker – £21,000 to £26,000 per year
• Pastoral Support Officer – £25,000 to £30,000 per year