SEN Teaching Assistant– Qualification endorsed by Focus Awards at Level 3

The course looks in depth at areas such as:

• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Autism
• Visual and Auditory Disabilities
• Gifted and Talented

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course opens with a discussion, which clarifies exactly what “Special Educational Needs” actually are, introduces the SEN Code of Practice 2001, and outlines what qualities you need to be a SEN Teaching Assistant. The course examines the “core learning structure”, and how these skills form a vital part of teaching and working with children. It also looks at the ways you will support classroom practices, the school and its management. You will gain insight into supporting pupils with disabilities and special educational needs, as well as the basics of literacy and numeracy. This is an online course and you can work at your own pace with the support of your Tutor.

This is a fully supported distance learning course with your own assigned Tutor who is contactable by email or phone and you may enrol at any time of the year.


COURSE MATERIALS

One of the key benefits of studying with Great Achievers is that we deliver the entire course online where you have access to our student portal, which is user-friendly. The course complete workbook will provide you with everything you need to complete this course successfully.


COURSE SYLLABUS

The course consists of 21 in-depths units:

• Special Education Needs
• What Are Special Education Needs (SEN)?
• Theory of Special Needs
• The Big Picture of Special Educational Needs Provision
• SEN Provision in Your School
• Observation, Testing, and Assessment
• Supporting Dyslexia and Literacy
• Aiding Speech and Language Difficulties
• Managing Behavioural Emotional and Social Difficulties
• Supporting Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• ADHD
• Teaching Talented and Gifted children
• Supporting Blindness and Visual Impairment
• Physical Impairment and Cerebral Palsy
• Deafness and Hearing Impairment
• Learning Difficulties
• Dyscalculia and Numeracy
• Using Technology
• Supporting Children in Education
• Providing Support at Home and Choosing the Right schools
• Finding a Job in SEN

FOCUS AWARD ENDORSED AT LEVEL 3

This course has been endorsed by Focus Awards through their Focus on Quality Provision (FQP) Scheme. The content and depth of study required have been benchmarked at Level 3.

The FQP scheme is designed to give endorsement to non-regulated qualifications in a wide range of subjects. On successful graduation you will receive a Focus Awards Certificate of Achievement and a Diploma from Great Achievers.

Although the course is comprehensive and informative, we do expect you to carry out your own research to develop your knowledge further. After all, if you are not prepared to do your own research, you should be asking yourself if this is the right course for you!