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Special Educational Needs in Primary Schools (SEN Teaching Assistant)
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Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Assessment details
  • MCQ/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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This comprehensive course equips educators, teaching assistants, and school staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively support children with special educational needs (SEN) in primary school settings.

What you'll learn
  • Understand the UK's SEN support framework and inclusive teaching strategies
  • Explore evidence-based methodologies for engaging and supporting pupils with diverse needs
  • Address social, emotional, and mental health challenges to foster a positive learning environment
  • Develop skills for collaborating with parents, caregivers, and multi-agency teams
Who the course is for
  • Primary school teachers seeking to improve SEN provision
  • Teaching assistants and support staff working directly with pupils with additional needs
  • SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) looking to enhance team development
  • Parents and carers who wish to understand the SEN frameworks used in UK schools
  • Aspiring education professionals preparing for a role in inclusive primary education
Key features
  • Suitable for learners wanting flexibility
  • Ideal for those who prefer structured, face-to-face interaction
  • Includes an exam to assess your understanding
Skills & outcomes
  • Skills-based course designed to build practical knowledge and expertise in supporting children with special educational needs
  • Enhance your confidence and capability to contribute meaningfully to inclusive education within your school community
  • 10 CPD points awarded upon successful completion

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Overview

Supportive, inclusive education is more vital than ever. Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs in Primary Schools is a comprehensive and course designed to equip educators, teaching assistants, and school staff with the knowledge and skills to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN. This course explores effective strategies, inclusive teaching practices, and essential frameworks for supporting children with a wide range of learning, behavioural, and developmental challenges in a primary school setting.

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the primary education system in the UK, including the National Curriculum and different types of schools.
  • Gain knowledge of child development and how to support children with special educational needs.
  • Learn effective techniques for English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, and other primary subjects.
  • Develop skills to support students in transitioning from Early Years to Key Stage 1 and from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2.
  • Understand the importance of Early Years in a child's development and learn EYFS teaching techniques.
  • Gain knowledge of the qualifications and skills required to work.

Assessment details

MCQ/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

This course offers insightful approach to understanding and supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in primary schools. Through focused modules, you'll explore key areas of SEN provision and inclusive classroom strategies.

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and how they impact children in primary school settings.

  • Explore the UK’s SEN support framework, including identification, assessment, and intervention strategies.

  • Learn how to implement high-quality, inclusive teaching practices tailored to the needs of pupils with SEN.

  • Discover evidence-based SEN teaching methodologies that promote engagement, progress, and wellbeing.

  • Understand the unique challenges related to communication, interaction, cognition, and learning difficulties.

  • Address social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) with strategies that foster a supportive learning environment.

  • Learn to support children with sensory or physical impairments and ensure accessibility in classroom activities.

  • Develop skills for collaborating with parents, caregivers, and multi-agency teams to deliver holistic, child-centred support.

  • Enhance your confidence and capability to contribute meaningfully to inclusive education within your school community.

Enrol in our Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs in Primary Schools course to start your journey towards a rewarding career in education.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

  • Primary school teachers seeking to improve SEN provision in their classrooms

  • Teaching assistants and support staff working directly with pupils with additional needs

  • SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) looking to enhance team development

  • Parents and carers who wish to understand the SEN frameworks used in UK schools

  • Aspiring education professionals preparing for a role in inclusive primary education

No prior SEN experience is necessary — just a passion for supporting all children to thrive.

Requirements

There are no formal requirements to enrol in this course. It is open to anyone with an interest in inclusive education and a passion for supporting children with special educational needs in primary schools.

All you need is a willingness to learn and a commitment to making a positive difference in children's lives.

Career path

  • Teaching Assistant (SEN-focused)
  • Primary School Teacher with SEN specialism
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • SENCO Support Staff
  • Behaviour Support Practitioner
  • Pastoral or Inclusion Team Member

Additionally, this course can serve as a stepping stone for further qualifications in SEN education, educational psychology, or specialist teaching roles.

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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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