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SEN Teaching Assistant: Special Needs & Special Education for Disability
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8-in-1 Bundle | 8 FREE PDF Certificates | 100 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

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£49 inc VAT (was £59)
Offer ends 15 June 2026
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
14 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
100 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Digital certificate - Free
  • Certificate of completion - £4.99
Assessment details
  • Quiz Exam (included in price)
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Overview

Every classroom holds unique stories, and behind many of them are learners who thrive with the right guidance. This SEN Teaching Assistant course is designed for those ready to support children with Special Needs through structured and compassionate Special Education for Disability. As schools across the UK prioritise inclusive learning, the demand for a skilled SEN Teaching Assistant continues to rise. By understanding Special Needs and applying effective Special Education for Disability, you can contribute meaningfully to pupil progress and wellbeing.

Through focused training, this programme builds your confidence as a SEN Teaching Assistant while strengthening your knowledge of Special Needs across early years and primary settings. You will gain insight into autism, ADHD, dyslexia, learning difficulties, safeguarding, and child psychology. Each module aligns with the principles of Special Education for Disability, helping every SEN Teaching Assistant create inclusive support strategies. A deeper grasp of Special Needs ensures that your Special Education for Disability approach remains child-centred and ethically sound.

With inclusive education embedded within UK school frameworks, the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant is more vital than ever. This course equips you to respond confidently to Special Needs, apply structured Special Education for Disability, and assist teaching staff effectively. Advancing your capability in Special Education for Disability prepares you to support diverse learners while strengthening your career as a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant.

This SEN Teaching Assistant Bundle Consists of the Following Courses:

  • » Course 01: SEN Teaching Assistant and Child Development
  • » Course 02: Autism & Dyslexia Awareness Training
  • » Course 03: ADHD Awareness
  • » Course 04: EYFS Teaching
  • » Course 05: Learning Disability Awareness
  • » Course 06: Safeguarding Children
  • » Course 07: Early Years Primary Teaching
  • » Course 08: Child Psychology

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant within UK educational settings.
  • Identify different categories of Special Needs and appropriate classroom responses.
  • Explain the foundations of Special Education for Disability in schools.
  • Recognise early developmental indicators linked to Special Needs.
  • Support pupils with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
  • Apply inclusive communication methods aligned with Special Education for Disability.
  • Promote safeguarding principles when working with children with Special Needs.
  • Assist teaching staff in delivering structured Special Education for Disability plans.
  • Demonstrate awareness of child psychology relevant to a SEN Teaching Assistant role.
  • Encourage positive engagement strategies tailored to Special Needs learners.

Certificates

Assessment details

Quiz Exam

Included in course price

CPD

100 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This comprehensive programme prepares you for a rewarding position as a SEN Teaching Assistant in modern educational environments. Covering child development, autism awareness, ADHD understanding, dyslexia guidance, safeguarding, and early years frameworks, the course strengthens your knowledge of Special Needs and structured Special Education for Disability.

You will build a solid foundation in Special Education for Disability, enabling you to assist teachers in creating inclusive lesson delivery. By understanding behavioural patterns and learning differences, every aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant can respond confidently to Special Needs within primary and early years settings. The training also introduces psychological principles relevant to Special Education for Disability, ensuring well-informed classroom support.

Completing this course enhances your readiness to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant, contribute to inclusive school culture, and uphold effective Special Education for Disability practices across diverse learning groups.

Assessment

Following completion of all modules of the SEN Teaching Assistant, your learning will be assessed by an assignment or multiple-choice test. You may select to take a Mock Exam before taking the course completion Final Exam with no additional cost.

Who is this course for?

  • Individuals seeking entry-level school support roles
  • Parents wishing to understand Special Needs provision
  • Career changers interested in inclusive education
  • Nursery or early years staff aiming to broaden knowledge
  • Teaching support workers pursuing progression

Requirements

  • Basic literacy and numeracy competence
  • Access to a digital device with internet connection
  • Commitment to independent study

Career path

  • SEN Teaching Assistant – £18,000 to £25,000 per year
  • Learning Support Assistant – £17,000 to £24,000 per year
  • Teaching Assistant (Primary) – £18,000 to £26,000 per year
  • Inclusion Support Worker – £20,000 to £28,000 per year
  • Behaviour Support Assistant – £19,000 to £27,000 per year
  • Early Years Support Practitioner – £18,000 to £24,000 per year

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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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