Ready for a Specialist Career with Purpose and Flexibility in East Riding?

There is a steady demand for skilled SEN support staff in our region’s schools and care settings. Our free SEN teaching assistant course in East Riding gives you the basic qualifications in school support, care, and safeguarding that local employers want. The East Riding Council Adult Skills Fund covers the cost, so you can start this rewarding career with starting salaries from £23,000.

Available across East Riding:

This funded SEN teaching assistant course is open to people living anywhere in East Riding, including Goole, Beverley, Bridlington, Driffield, Pocklington, and nearby areas. The course is fully online through Moodle, so people in coastal or rural communities like Withernsea can easily access this specialist training.

What you'll learn on the SEN Teaching Assistant Course

This course gives you the core knowledge you need to confidently support children and young people with special educational needs.

Qualifications earned:

• NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Schools as Organisations:

Understand the structure of UK schools and the specific roles within SEN provision in the East Riding.

Principles of Care for Children & Young People:

Learn how to support health, wellbeing, and positive living for those with additional needs.

Safeguarding and the Prevent Duty:

Gain a critical understanding of your responsibilities in protecting vulnerable learners from all forms of harm, including radicalisation.

Recognising Vulnerabilities and Responding to Disclosures:

Identify factors that increase vulnerability to abuse and learn the precise procedures to follow if a child discloses harm.

Professional Practice in SEN Support:

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.

Why Choose Our Free SEN Teaching Assistant Course East Riding?

Specialist SEN skills are a top priority for our region’s schools. Our East Riding Council ASF funded SEN teaching assistant course East Riding removes the financial barrier to entering this high-demand field. You will build digital skills and gain the certified, safety-focused knowledge needed for specialist roles, making you a strong candidate for local jobs.

*– A former learner.*

Career Progression Careers in East Riding

The demand for skilled SEN Teaching Assistants in East Riding is consistently high. 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 every day.

Entry-level roles (starting salary: £23,000–£27,000):

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Inclusion Assistant

Mid-level roles (typical salary: £25,000–£28,000):

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

Senior roles (typical salary: £30,000+):

• SEN coordinator
• Inclusion Manager
• Assistant SENCO

Is This FREE SEN Teaching Assistant Course Right for You?

This free SEN teaching assistant course East Riding is funded by the East Riding Council Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for eligible local residents. To join, you must:

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

• Be aged 19 or over (no upper age limit).
• Live in East Riding.
• Have the right to work and study in the UK
• Meet one of these criteria: be unemployed and receiving benefits; be economically inactive (e.g., due to caring responsibilities); or be employed and earning below £25,750 annually.
• Be ready to commit to the 12-week online course

Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistant Course

Key Details

Duration

12 Weeks

Includes

• NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent