Give a young person a boost in life and help them take on the world by becoming a SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching expert. By having the social skills and educational knowledge needed to guide a child with special needs or learning difficulties, you may just turn out to be one of the most important people in their lives. If you have the abilities and desire to turn your hand to SEN teaching, we can help you help those that really deserve the support, with this specially crafted course. We’ve squeezed all the crucial learning from levels 3, 4, and 5 of our SEN Teaching courses into one terrific program, and aid to become valuable teaching professional.

Being able to give a young person a good start in life by using education is a wonderful ambition and profession. By being trained and able to do that for young people who need extra support with their learning and may have other difficulties affecting them, you can be someone who’s even more valuable in the teaching sector. If you feel you possess all the abilities to be that person, and make a real impact on people’s lives, then we can help you realise that goal. This SEN Teaching Level 3, 4 and 5 combined course is an exceptional learning experience, which will give you all the tutoring you need to nurture and teach special young people with recommended teaching methods.

By purchasing the course, you’ll become quickly familiar with the basic role and responsibilities of a SEN teacher. You’ll then be presented with a comprehensive about the codes and practices in place to protect and help young people placed in the Special Needs category, with an explanation of the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Tribunal procedures. The course also covers the recommended strategies and methods for dealing with the obstacles and complications you may face in a SEN class. Following that, you’ll be given guidance on how to work as part of a team and accurately assessing the needs and abilities of a pupil, and providing reports and accounts of student progress. By completing the course you will have developed total understanding of teaching a wide selection of young people with differing needs, and steering the development and success of a SEN classroom and individual pupils. You will also receive a valid certificate to prove you have the responsibility and abilities to progress within a SEN teaching environment.       

The course is aimed at those individuals who have a genuine love of teaching, and are looking to progress to a senior role in this particular area of education. By reaching the end of this course, you will have gained validation and knowledge for leading and supporting lessons in a SEN environment.    

Description

SEN Teaching Level 3

The SEN Teaching Level 3 course will introduce you to fundamental requirements for teaching young people with special needs.       

Some of the key topics you will learn in this course are:

• The definition of a SEN pupil
• The roles and requirements of SEN teaching
• Explaining the SEN code of practice
• Understanding the requirements and functions of a SEND tribunal 
• The UK legislation in place for SEN schools
• Learning to adopt a leadership role in a SEN environment
• Establishing realistic school goals and objectives
• Using the right tools to encourage learning 
• Influencing other teachers positively
• Learning to coach and inspire others 

This is a course mainly designed for those just starting an SEN education facility, with career aspirations and a desire to reach a more senior level.     

SEN Teaching Level 4

The SEN Teaching Level 4 course explores how circumstance and disability can prevent learning and planning teaching strategies.       

Some of the key topics you will learn in this course are:

• Understanding how SEN affects a pupil’s learning capabilities
• Identifying when a school is underachieving with SEN values
• Knowing the different levels of learning difficulties that exist
• Understanding which teaching strategies to use in specific situations
• The best ways to manage a SEN classroom environment
• How to promote and plan SEN inclusions in whole-schools
• Accommodating and protecting SEN pupils in a whole-school
• The implications of school transfers and dealing with new pupils
• Arranging extra support for those pupils that require it
• How to establish  working SEN structure for an educational facility

This course is aimed at those who are comfortable with the fundamental basics of SEN teaching and want to take on a leadership role.       

SEN Teaching Level 5

The SEN Teaching Level 5 course will examine the importance of teamwork and preparation when working in a SEN environment.       

Some of the key topics you will learn in this course are:

• Performing a fair and accurate assessment in a SEN environment
• The right tools and strategies to use during a test in the school
• How to work with management and parents for the benefit of the school
• Understanding how to build a SEN “Support Team”
• Working with mainstream teachers and the principal
• How to provide an individual teaching plan for a SEN pupil
• Keeping an accurate record of a SEN pupil’s progress
• Ensuring a safe and happy environment in the classroom
• Using multi-sensory tools and methods during teaching 
• How new technology can be easily used in a lesson 

This course is recommended for confident teachers with SEN experience, who are willing to take leadership roles and motivate others.     

Who is This Course for?

This SEN Teaching Level 3, 4 and 5 package is designed for teachers who want to support the education system and provide extra help to the SEN community of pupils. As it combines a full learning curve, it is appropriate for newcomers to this concept and professionals. You will be given a valid certificate to recognise your accomplishment upon completion of the program. The course will allow you to partake in long-distance learning and consists of specially crafted online modules that you can take at your own convenience. 

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Assessment and Certificate

Certificate of achievement for additional courses
After completing each of the additional courses, you can order a certificate of achievement to display your achievement for as little as £3.99 for the PDF version and £7.99 for a paper version or £10 for both. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career Path

This SEN Teaching Level 3, 4 and 5 course will give you everything you need to acquire the skills needed to teach young people with special needs and provide leadership in a school environment. This will suit those who have the following roles, or aspire to be in the position of; 

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Teacher (SEND)
• SEN Learning Support Assistant
• SEN Behaviour TA
• Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
• Special Needs Teacher