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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

Eligibility / Requirements

SEN Teaching Assistant

There is no particular entry requirement.

OPTION-I: Certificate of Achievement at the end of the course, learner can claim acertificate by paying £120 accreditation fee+postal charges.

Certificate of Completion

CPD(soft copy) can be claimed for £15. If you need hard copy of this certificate you will pay £25

OPTION-II: CPD Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, a fee is payable for a

  • CPD Accredited Diploma in PDF format or hard copy.
  • CPD Accredited Diploma (PDF format)=£30
  • CPD Accredited Diploma (Hardcopy)=£95
Postage Charges:
  • National £9
  • International £15

About Oxford Home Study College

Oxford Home Study Centre is the UK’s leading provider of affordable, accessible distance learning programs for students worldwide. We owe our international reputation to our founding principles of transparency, commitment to quality and unrivalled value for money.

Our course catalogue currently includes more than 100 fully-accredited online courses, covering the widest variety of subjects and specialisms. We are proud of our achievements in setting the high standard for distance learning .The quality of our courses and the support we offer to our students has resulted in tremendous success to the OHSC. We believe that the success of our college is underpinned by the success of our students. The students at OHSC get exceptional support from qualified and experienced tutors.

One of the main reasons for OHSC success is its uniquely individual, friendly and supportive service. We believe in quality; from our course materials to our tutor support and from our customer service to administration sector, students find fully committed team of professionals to deal with. We respond to 90% of emails with 24 hours. Learning Materials and Assessments are of high quality and are provided in easily accessible formats which can be viewed online or printed.

A certificate of completion (soft copy) can be claimed for  £10. If you need a hard copy of this certificate you will pay  £25 + postal charges ( £9 for UK students,  £15 for outside UK)

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