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SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) Course: High-Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN

Special Offer | CPD approved | Free Certificate from Reed | Lifetime Access | Instance Access | 10 CPD Points

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Price
£12.50 inc VAT
Study method
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Duration
1.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Updated 2025

Want to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs? Our "SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO)" course is designed to equip you with vital skills for this incredibly rewarding role!

You'll learn about:

  • What Special Educational Needs (SEN) are and why supporting them is so important.
  • How to provide effective support for students with diverse SEN.
  • Strategies for delivering top-quality teaching that benefits all students, especially those with SEN.
  • Different methods for teaching students with various SEN challenges.
  • Understanding and supporting students with communication and interaction needs.
  • Helping students who face cognitive and learning difficulties.
  • How to assist students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
  • Providing support for students with sensory or physical needs.
  • Working together with others to provide the best SEN support possible.

In the UK, where demand for SEN Teaching AssistantSENCOs is robust due to legal mandates ensuring inclusive education, mastering this course opens doors to abundant job opportunities. Salaries for SEN Teaching Assistant SENCOs in the UK average around £25,000 to £35,000 annually, reflecting the importance and demand for their expertise.

Undertaking the SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) Course equips individuals with crucial skills in understanding and catering to diverse learning needs, behavior management techniques, and collaborative approaches. Moreover, it offers a profound understanding of legal frameworks and strategies for effective communication with stakeholders.

Ultimately, mastering this SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) course not only enhances career prospects but also fosters a rewarding path of facilitating inclusive education, making a tangible difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.

Key Features

This SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) Course Includes:

  • This SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) Course is CPD Accredited
  • Free Certificate from Reed
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
12
lectures
1h 47m
total

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Description

This course is clear, practical, and designed for anyone passionate about helping children succeed. Whether you're an aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant or want to understand the role of a SENCO better, this training will empower you. Become a confident SEN Teaching Assistant! Understand the vital role of a SENCO! Enhance your skills as a SEN Teaching Assistant! Learn to support SEN students effectively! Your path to becoming a successful SEN Teaching Assistant starts here! Discover the responsibilities of a SENCO! Master the art of SEN support! Join us to become a valued SEN Teaching Assistant! Build your expertise in SEN education! Make a positive impact as a SEN Teaching Assistant!

Course Curriculum

SEN Teaching Assistant Course:

  • Module 01: Overview of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Module 02: Support for Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Module 03: Delivering High-Quality Teaching for Students with SEN
  • Module 04: Methodologies for Teaching Students with SEN
  • Module 05: Communication and Interaction Needs
  • Module 06: Cognitive and Learning Challenges
  • Module 07: Difficulties in Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
  • Module 08: Sensory or Physical Needs
  • Module 09: Collaborative Work in Partnership for SEN Support

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of various Special Educational Needs (SEN).
  • Implement effective support strategies for pupils with SEN.
  • Apply high-quality teaching methods tailored to SEN students.
  • Utilise diverse methodologies to address SEN learning challenges.
  • Identify and address specific needs in communication and interaction.
  • Collaborate efficiently for SEN support in a partnership environment.

Who is this course for?

This SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO). Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Teaching assistants seeking specialised knowledge in SEN support.
  • Educators aiming to enhance their teaching skills of SEN Teaching Assistant.
  • Individuals aspiring to work with students facing learning challenges.
  • Professionals interested in addressing social, emotional, and mental health issues.
  • Those looking to collaborate effectively in a SEN support partnership.

Requirements

There are no requirements needed to enrol into this SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) course. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and levels of experience to enrol into this SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) course.

Career path

After finishing this SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of SEN Teaching Assistant (SENCO) are:

  • SEN Teaching Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Behaviour Support Worker
  • Inclusion Coordinator
  • Educational Support Worker
  • SEN Outreach Worker

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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