Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course. Study online at your own pace through Farnborough College. This special educational needs and disability qualification takes around 26 weeks to complete. You can fit your study around work, family, or other commitments, with no need to travel to a centre. The course covers how to support learners with a range of SEND needs in educational settings. It builds the knowledge you need to work effectively alongside teachers and specialist staff. You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles and legislation underpinning SEND support in education.
You'll learn how different types of special educational needs and disabilities affect learning.
You'll explore how to support pupils with SEND in classroom and educational settings.
You'll develop knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of those working in SEND support.
You'll understand how to work with families, carers, and other professionals to support learners.
You'll learn about person-centred approaches and how to apply them in practice.
How you will learn
This is an online course, so you study through digital learning materials at a time that suits you. Assessment is typically through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. You work through the course at your own pace within the 26-week timeframe. Farnborough College will confirm the specific assessment requirements and any submission deadlines when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with special educational needs in school
Teaching Assistant, working alongside teachers in primary or secondary settings
SEND Support Worker, helping learners with disabilities access education
Learning Support Assistant, providing one-to-one or small-group classroom support
Early Years SEND Support, assisting children with additional needs in nursery settings
Inclusion Support Assistant, helping schools meet their SEND obligations
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination, for those moving into a SENCO support role.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, which deepens your classroom practice and can open doors to higher-level teaching assistant roles.
Level 3 Education and Training qualification, if you want to move toward a teaching or training role in the longer term.
