Sorry, we're unable to offer you a funded place on this course. But you can still enrol today from only £153 a month.
- No Credit Checks: Enrol today without any financial background checks.
- No Exams: Assessments are integrated into your learning experience.
- 100% Online Learning: Learn from anywhere with no need to travel.
- Expert Tutor Support: Get guidance and feedback from experienced tutors whenever you need it.
- Practical Knowledge: Develop essential skills for working with children in early years settings.
Why choose this course
- Gain Recognised Qualifications: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges & NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Autism
- No Exams: Assessments are integrated into your learning experience
- 100% Online Learning: Learn from anywhere with no need to travel
- Expert Tutor Support Get guidance and feedback from experienced tutors whenever you need it
- Practical Knowledge: Develop essential skills for working with children in early years settings
Entry Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Equipment: A computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone (computer/laptop recommended)
- Prior Learning: English Level 2 equivalent is advantageous but not required
What you'll learn
- Understanding Schools and Colleges as Organisations: Learn about different types of schools, staff roles, and how policies and procedures support children’s education.
- Child and Young Person Development: Gain insight into physical, emotional, and cognitive development from birth to 19 years.
- Communication and Professional Relationships: Understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults in an educational setting.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection: Learn about key safeguarding policies, recognising signs of abuse, and responding to child protection concerns.
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Explore how to create an inclusive learning environment and promote anti-discriminatory practice.
- Introduction to Autism: Develop an understanding of autism, common co-occurring conditions, and how to challenge misconceptions.
- Person-Centred Support for Individuals with Autism: Learn how to provide tailored support using a person-centred approach.
- Communication and Professional Relationships: Understand how to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults in an educational setting.
- Sensory Processing, Perception, and Cognition in Autism: Learn how sensory differences impact learning and behaviour, and how to provide appropriate support.
- Supporting Positive Behaviour in Autism: Explore behaviour within the context of autism and discover ways to support positive interactions.
- Helping Individuals with Autism Lead Healthy and Fulfilled Lives: Learn how to support individuals in key life areas such as transitions, employment, and independence.
Secure Your Future as a SEN Teaching Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting children with unique learning needs? A career as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant could be your perfect calling. This course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to support children with special educational needs, particularly autism, in school and college environments.
A career as an SEN Teaching Assistant is not just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives and create inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive. With the increasing demand for skilled SEN support staff, now is the perfect time to gain the qualifications and knowledge needed to enter this rewarding sector.
Career Progression
A SEN Teaching Assistant qualification can lead to a variety of roles in education, including:
Teaching Assistant
(Primary, Secondary & Colleges)
Learning Support Assistant
Pastoral Care or Behavioural Support
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
Start Your Journey Today
Students need dedicated, supportive professionals to help them thrive in the classroom. With our SEN Teaching Assistant Course, you’ll gain the essential skills and confidence to start a rewarding career in education.
Enrol today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career!
