SEN Teaching Assistant

Key Benefits:

• Gain essential knowledge of autism, ADHD, and other special educational needs.
• Learn practical strategies for supporting learning and promoting inclusion in diverse settings.
• Develop the skills to manage behaviour and build positive relationships.
• Secure a guaranteed job interview with our dedicated career support.
• No previous SEN experience is needed to apply.

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Ready for a specialist career with purpose and flexibility in Devon?

Devon’s diverse communities, from the cities of Exeter and Plymouth to the coastal towns of North Devon, have a recognised need for skilled SEN Teaching Assistants in Devon. Schools across the region are seeking caring, dedicated adults who can provide tailored support to help every child thrive. This SEN Teaching Assistant Course gives you the specialist knowledge and practical skills to become a confident SEN professional, preparing you for a vital and enriching role close to home.

Available across Devon

This specialist SEN Teaching Assistant Course is available to learners across the entire Devon region (excluding Torbay). Our programme is open to residents in Exeter, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Bideford, Newton Abbot, and all surrounding towns and rural areas. The 100% online delivery makes this SEN Teaching Assistant Course Online accessible to everyone, allowing you to gain these in-demand skills from home, whether you’re based in an urban centre or a remote village.

What you'll learn on the SEN Teaching Assistant Course in Devon

This funded Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant Course focuses on the real-world skills needed to support children with special educational needs effectively in diverse academic settings. It is designed to help you feel confident and prepared to make a real difference in your local schools.

Qualifications earned:

• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Understanding Autism:

Explore the spectrum of autism and how it can affect individuals in different ways. You will learn practical strategies for providing effective support in an educational setting and promoting inclusion and acceptance.

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges:

Develop the knowledge to understand the reasons behind behaviour that challenges. This unit focuses on proactive strategies for support and de-escalation, promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties:

Gain insight into conditions like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. Discover how to identify learning barriers and implement effective measures to support learners in reaching their full potential.

Understand Children and Young People's Development:

Explore the key stages of a child’s growth and learn to recognise developmental milestones, providing appropriate support. This unit focuses on how various factors, such as family dynamics, health, and education, can impact development, with a specific focus on recognising atypical development patterns.

Understand Communication and Professional Relationships:

Master effective communication techniques for interacting with children, parents, and colleagues to build trusting, professional relationships. You will learn how to adapt your communication style to meet the specific needs of children with SEN, young people, and adults.

Understand How Play Forms Part of a Child's Development:

Explore the crucial role of play in early learning and discover how to facilitate activities that foster cognitive and social development effectively. This unit explores how creating supportive and accessible environments can positively influence learning for all children.

Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations:

Gain a clear understanding of how UK schools are structured, including the different roles and responsibilities within an educational setting and the legal framework for SEN support. This will give you insights into how educational institutions operate to promote inclusive learning.

Understand Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Learn the importance of promoting equality and inclusion, and explore practical ways to create a learning environment where every child feels valued. This unit explores the legislation, policies, and practices that ensure children with SEN are treated with fairness and respect.

Safeguarding Children and Young People:

Develop the essential knowledge to protect children, learning to recognise the signs of abuse and follow correct safeguarding procedures. You will learn how to take appropriate safeguarding actions to protect the well-being of all children, with particular attention to the factors that may make it harder for children with SEN to disclose concerns.

Why Choose Our SEN Teaching Assistant Course in Devon?

With local labour supply identified as a key constraint, there is a pressing need to build a skilled workforce in vital sectors across Devon. Our course is designed to directly address the need for specialist SEN support staff in schools from Exeter to Plymouth. This SEN Teaching Assistant Course provides the exact specialist qualifications that local schools value, making you highly employable in this rewarding sector across the region.

"Finding a flexible course while living in Plymouth was my main challenge. This SEN Teaching Assistant Course Online was the perfect solution. The support was fantastic, and I'm now working as a SEN Teaching Assistant Devon at a school in Exeter, making a real difference every day."

*– Former learner from Plymouth.*

SEN Support Careers in Devon

The demand for skilled SEN Teaching Assistants in Devon is steady and growing. Completing this Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant Course is the perfect first step into a stable and deeply fulfilling career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people in your community.

Entry-level roles (starting salary: £18,500–£23,500):

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant (SEN)
• Inclusion Assistant

Mid-level roles (typical salary: £22,000–£27,000):

• SEN Specialist
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEN

Senior roles (typical salary: £27,000+):

• SEN Coordinator
• Inclusion Manager
• Assistant SENCO

Your Partners in Success, From Day One to Your New Career.

Our goal is to help you build a specialist career in SEN support in Devon. Our accredited, learner-first support model provides a personalised roadmap from enrolment to employment.

Our Support Includes:

• A dedicated one-to-one Success Coach to guide you through your studies.
• An online learning platform with high-quality resources available 24/7.
• Help with your CV and interview skills from our expert Employment Coaches.
• Personal career guidance to help you find and apply for SEN jobs in Devon.

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Success Coaches and Learner Support team

Is This Devon County Council Funded Course Right for You?

This course is funded by local funding, helping you start a new career without financial worry. For eligible learners, the course is free.

##### To join this course, you generally need to:

• Be aged 19 or over
• Live in the Devon (excludes Torbay)
• Have the right to work and study in the UK
• Be able to commit to the 12-week online course
• Be motivated to work in the education and child support sector
• Be unemployed and receiving benefits
• Or be economically inactive (such as caring responsibilities or health reasons)
• Or be employed and earning below £25,750 gross per year.

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant Course

Key Details

Duration

12 Weeks

Includes

• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

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