SEN Teaching Assistant Course

Description

Course details

SEN Teaching Assistant Online Training Overview

This course provides a practical introduction to SEN Teaching Assistant, helping learners understand the subject, recognise its workplace relevance and apply appropriate good practice within their role.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

What You will learn

SEN Teaching Assistant Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the core principles and terminology associated with SEN Teaching Assistant
• Recognise why the subject matters in day-to-day practice
• Identify common risks, concerns or situations relevant to the topic
• Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
• Apply appropriate good-practice principles in workplace situations
• Communicate effectively with relevant people when issues arise
• Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is required
• Use the learning to support safer, more consistent practice

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• SEN Teaching Assistant – Course Introduction
• The Role of a Teaching Assistant
• Four Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants
• High Expectations for All Learners
• In-Class Support
• One-to-One Support
• Differentiation and Access
• Supporting Pupils with Anxiety and Mental Health
• Supporting Pupils with Challenging Behaviour
• Responding to Inappropriate Behaviour
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Asperger’s Syndrome
• Common Characteristics of ASD and Asperger’s Syndrome
• Classroom Strategies for ASD and Asperger’s
• Understanding ADHD
• Common ADHD Symptoms
• Impact of ADHD on Learning and Social Development
• Classroom Strategies for Pupils with ADHD
• Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
• Common Characteristics of Dyslexia
• Strategies to Support Learners with Dyslexia
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Supporting Learners with Moderate Learning Difficulties
• Attachment Disorders
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Support Strategies for SEMH
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited SEN Teaching Assistant free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this SEN Teaching Assistant training for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

SEN Teaching Assistant Online Training: Who is this for?

The SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching Assistant online training is specifically designed to equip teaching assistants with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to effectively support pupils with special educational needs in UK schools. This course ensures that SEN Teaching Assistants can contribute meaningfully to personalised learning, behaviour management, and inclusion, in line with UK legislation and frameworks such as the SEN Code of Practice.

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1. Existing and Aspiring SEN Teaching Assistants
   Individuals currently working or intending to work as SEN Teaching Assistants will benefit by gaining a deeper understanding of various types of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and how to support learners effectively within mainstream or specialist settings.

2. Support Staff in Mainstream Schools
   Teaching assistants supporting children with SEND in primary, secondary, or special schools will improve their skills in delivering differentiated learning activities, adapting resources, and fostering positive behaviour to enhance pupils’ engagement and progress.

3. Nursery and Early Years Support Staff
   Practitioners working with young children who have additional needs will gain insight into early identification of SEND and strategies to support developmental milestones, promoting inclusive practices in early years settings.

4. SENCOs and Educational Support Coordinators
   SENCOs and other coordinators looking to provide training or upskill their team of teaching assistants can enrol to better understand how to deploy and develop TAs effectively as part of their Special Educational Needs provision.

5. Parents and Carers Interested in Classroom Support
   Family members interested in understanding the role of SEN Teaching Assistants and learning practical ways to support children with SEND both at school and home will find the course valuable for bridging home-school learning and improving communication.

6. Volunteers and Home Tutors
   Volunteers and home-based tutors working with children and young people who have special educational needs can develop essential knowledge to provide structured, compassionate, and tailored support aligned with individual pupil plans.

7. Further Education Support Workers
   Staff providing support to young people with SEND in further education settings will benefit from understanding transition challenges, personalised learning approaches, and reasonable adjustments to encourage student independence.

8. Training Providers and Educational Consultants
   Professionals involved in delivering training or consultancy in SEND education can update their knowledge to enhance the quality and relevance of SEN support and interventions delivered to teaching assistants.

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The SEN Teaching Assistant online training is crucial for anyone involved in supporting children and young people with special educational needs within the UK education system. Upon completing this course, participants will have the practical skills and confidence to contribute effectively to personalised learning, promote inclusion, and support pupils to reach their full potential. This training aligns with statutory guidance, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEN Code of Practice, ensuring support staff work within recognised best practices and legal frameworks.

SEN Teaching Assistant FAQ

SEN Teaching Assistant Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my SEN Teaching Assistant course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the SEN Teaching Assistant course CPD accredited?

Yes, the SEN Teaching Assistant course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a SEN Teaching Assistant certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited SEN Teaching Assistant course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the SEN Teaching Assistant course to improve my grade?

Yes, the SEN Teaching Assistant course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this SEN Teaching Assistant course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the SEN Teaching Assistant course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this SEN Teaching Assistant course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections. 

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