Step into Schools
Course overview
At a glance
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Duration15 Sessions
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Location
Greater Manchester
About the courseAbout the course
Step Into Schools - Support, SEND and SuccessGain the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to support children and young people in schools and colleges.
Qualification
- Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
About the course
This course is designed to help you take your first step into a career supporting children and young people in education. You'll take part in specialist training days focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These sessions cover dyslexia awareness, ADHD, Autism, Mental Health, and inclusive support strategies, helping you understand how to support children with a range of additional needs. You'll also explore progression routes, build employability skills, and prepare for roles in educational settings.
Is this course right for you?
This course is ideal if you're interested in working in schools or colleges and want to make a positive difference to children's learning and wellbeing. It's suitable for beginners and for anyone looking to build confidence and understanding before moving into an education role.
What will you learn?
Topics include:
- Roles and responsibilities
- Understanding schools and colleges as organisations
- Legal requirements, policies and procedures
- Building professional relationships
- Communication and information sharing
- Safeguarding and online safety
- Health and safety in schools
- Child development
- Supporting transitions
- Understanding and supporting learners with dyslexia
- Introduction to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Understanding autism - awareness and inclusion
- Supporting autistic children and young people in schools
- Employability skills and career planning
- Interviews, safeguarding and progression
How will you learn
You'll learn through a mix of in-person classroom-based sessions, specialist training days, and supported activities. Learning is practical, inclusive and designed to help you build confidence, understanding and real-world skills at every stage.
Eligibility
You must:
- Be unemployed
- Be aged 19 or over and live in Greater Manchester
- Be ordinarily resident in the UK
- Have the right to live and work in the UK
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