SEN Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs) - CPD Accredited

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
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The role of a SEN Teaching Assistant requires patience, clarity, and a deep understanding of how to support learners with additional needs. This CPD-accredited course offers in-depth knowledge tailored for those wanting to work effectively in educational settings with children who need extra support. It introduces key areas such as types of special educational needs, behavioural understanding, adaptive learning techniques, and communication strategies essential for a SEN Teaching Assistant.

Whether you're entering the education sector or looking to enhance your current role, this course is a solid step in building specialist understanding. You’ll explore frameworks surrounding autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language challenges, and emotional difficulties—equipping you to offer better support in both mainstream and specialist classrooms. A skilled SEN Teaching Assistant makes a significant difference in a child's learning journey, and this course offers the insight to approach the role with care and confidence.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the varied responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Recognise and support a range of additional learning needs.
• Improve communication strategies for supporting pupils with SEN.
• Learn to adapt learning environments to meet individual needs.
• Build confidence supporting teachers and managing classroom challenges.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals aiming to become a SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Teaching staff wanting further SEN knowledge and strategies.
• Parents seeking to understand educational support needs better.
• School support staff expanding into SEN-related responsibilities.
• Career changers entering education through specialist roles.

Career Path

• SEN Teaching Assistant – Average salary: £18,000–£24,000
• Learning Support Assistant – Average salary: £17,000–£22,000
• Behaviour Support Assistant – Average salary: £19,000–£25,000
• Classroom Assistant (SEN Focused) – Average salary: £18,000–£23,000
• Education Welfare Officer – Average salary: £25,000–£32,000
• Speech and Language Support Worker – Average salary: £21,000–£30,000