Teaching Assistant - SEND

About the course

Teaching Assistant - SEND

Qualifications

Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1
Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Level 2

The ideal short course for those looking for a career in the education sector. On completion you will have a guaranteed interview and support to gain employment. The Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability is designed to introduce learners to SEND

About the course:
Develop your knowledge of the teaching and learning environment in schools. Understand the role of supporting children and young people in schools and colleges. Learners will explore the role of a teaching assistant and the impact they have on the development of children and young people. Learners will gain an understanding of the essential components required when working in schools or colleges.

Is this course right for you?
Are you looking to start your journey as a supporting teacher in a school or college? Or are you looking for a new career? This course is a fantastic introduction to supporting the education and development of young people in schools and colleges. It is the first step on the ladder to developing your knowledge and understanding of what is involved with enhancing the learning experience in educational settings.

What you will learn:
You will develop new skills that will underpin your future success in an apprenticeship and/or school setting.

Topics covered:

• Roles and responsibilities of schools and colleges as organisations
• Communication and team working
• Safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Child development under the curriculum
• Health, safety and well-being
• Professional relationships
• Child development and transitions
• Legal requirements, policies and procedures
• Employability information, advice and guidance
• Introduction to Special Needs and Disability
• Understand Equality and Diversity in context of SEND
• Understanding SEND and learning
• Guaranteed interview and support to gain employment in the sector on completion of the course

How you will learn:
The course is run in-person with engaging tutor led sessions in a classroom setting, it is designed to be interactive and different to traditional methods of teaching and you will also get to network with individuals who are also considering a career in education.
There is no staring at a PowerPoint presentation, instead we will focus on the needs of the individual learners through collaborative teaching methods
Our fantastic team will guide you through the programme and you will get access to resources which will support your studies.

Eligibility:

• Unemployed or employed and earn less than £25,000 and looking to work in education as a teaching assistant
• Age 19 or over
• Resident in West Yorkshire
• Have lived in the UK for the last 3 years
• Have the right to live and work in the UK