SEN Teaching Assistant

Course details

SEN Teaching Assistant

Diploma of achievement in SEN Teaching Assistant Level 5. Additional CPD Accredited SEN Teaching Assistant Certificate with 120 CPD points available without extra study. Tutor support, study material & assessment included.

A career as a successful SEN Teaching Assistant could take you places you never dreamed possible! If you've been looking for the ideal course to transform your career prospects for life, this exclusive Level 5 SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma has your future written all over it!

Teaching assistants provide a range of crucially important services in the modern classroom. Along with supporting the teachers themselves, teaching assistants work directly with pupils - challenging them, motivating them and supporting their development. A good teaching assistant can help students fulfil their potential to an extent that would otherwise be impossible. The role of teaching assistant has evolved significantly over the years - the qualified SEN has become a respected and sought-after educational figure like any other. Along with the challenges that accompany life as a teacher, teaching assistants also enjoy the same benefits as the traditional teacher. One of which being up to 12 weeks of paid holidays per year - more than twice the annual leave of the average job. Coupled with long-term relevance and unique job satisfaction, it's an appealing field for anyone with a genuine passion for people.

This inspiring Level 5 SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma is open to existing and prospective teaching assistants alike, with no prior knowledge or experience required. Build the skills, knowledge and confidence you'll need to become a successful teaching assistant for life! Learn how to manage challenging behaviour in the classroom, guide and monitor students' progress, provide administrative support in an educational setting and generally help every pupil reach their full potential. Discover the difference teaching assistants can make in the lives of the students they work with, as you work your way towards a Level 5 SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma.

If you've got the drive, desire and determination to succeed, this Level 5 SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma could take you the rest of the way - enrol today!

SEN Teaching Assistant
You'll find the teachings of this course invaluable on your journey to becoming a confident, capable and qualified SEN Teaching Assistant. Enrol online and gain access to a variety of benefits which include:

1. High-quality education at an affordable price, with all course materials and learning resources included in the initial fee.
2. Expert support and assistance throughout, provided by your personally-assigned tutor and our wider support team.
3. The freedom to study in your own time at a pace that suits your lifestyle, with no time-restrictions or deadlines to worry about.

Learning Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide candidates with a detailed introduction to the duties and responsibilities of the professional Teaching Assistant. Along with an in-depth overview of the teaching assistant's working life, candidates study the knowledge, skills and character traits needed to become a successful TA. Ultimately, the course instils candidates with the confidence to step into the field for the first time, or take an existing career as a teaching assistant to the next level.

Our commitment to flexible education is total and we impose no deadlines or time-restrictions whatsoever. In addition, no prior knowledge or experience is required to gain maximum value from this course. Every student is assigned an expert tutor at the time of enrolment, along with all required resources and study aids needed to complete the ;

Essential teachings and concepts covered in this Level 5 SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma include the following:

1. An introduction to the everyday life of the teaching assistant
2. Typical responsibilities and support services provided
3. The importance of effectively monitoring pupils' performance
4. How to support students with special requirements

Course Outline
If you're serious about becoming a successful TA, this Level 5 SEN Teaching Assistant Diploma could be your ticket to the big time. The program is completed 100% online, including a series of end-of-unit assessments for submission to your tutor.

The course is delivered over 12 insightful units as detailed below:

Unit 1 - Introduction to Special Needs Teaching

• Definition of SEN
• Primary Principles
• Strategic Partnerships

Unit 2 - Common Types of SEN

• AHDH
• Dyscalculia
• Dysgraphia

Unit 3 - Statutory Assessment for Special Educational Needs
 

• Introduction
• The Statutory Assessment Process

Unit 4 - Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs

• SEN Support: Pupil Participation
• Pupils and Parents

Unit 5 - Supporting Children With Autism

• What is Autism?
• The Autistic Spectrum

Unit 6 - Supporting Children With Dyslexia

• What is Dyslexia?
• What is the Cause of Dyslexia?
• What are the Effects of Dyslexia?

Unit 7 - Supporting Children With ADHD

• Identification and Diagnosis of ADHD
• Teaching Children With ADHD

Unit 8 - Creating a Safe Learning Environment

• Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
• Build a strong classroom community
• Build self-esteem and self-efficacy

Unit 10 - Personal Professional Development

• What do professional growth and personal development mean?
• What makes a good PDP?
• Tips for a useful PDP

Unit 11 - Speaking With Confidence

• Good Communication Skills
• Barriers to Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Unit 12 - Stress Management

• Understanding Stress
• Strategies to Manage stress
• Time Management

Updated on 21 April, 2021