Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at University and Professional Development Centre, part-time during the day. This free special educational needs and disability course for adults runs over two years at a manageable pace, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll build knowledge of SEND, covering how different needs affect learning and how to support children and young people effectively. The course suits anyone looking to work in a school or education setting. You'll need to be aged 19 or over and a UK resident to be eligible. Earn a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)This is a 12-week (approx. 120 hours) Online Self-Study qualification course. It can be started anytime and accessed (via a learning portal) at times/days to suit you. To learn more about this course and book your place, click the following link to Eventbrite.Click here to View more information
Entry requirements
Learners must meet the following eligibility criteria to access this course: Be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2025 Learners must be a UK resident and legally living in the UK on the first day of learning. (proof required) Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in London, Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.
What you will learn
You'll explore the range of special educational needs and disabilities and how they affect learning.
You'll understand the legal frameworks and policies that shape SEND support in schools.
You'll learn how to support children and young people with different learning needs.
You'll examine the roles of professionals involved in SEND provision.
You'll develop knowledge of inclusive practice and how to apply it in education settings.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with families and carers of children with SEND.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at University and Professional Development Centre, part-time during the day. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as you progress through the course. You will not sit a formal exam. Work is submitted and reviewed throughout the two years, so you build on your learning steadily rather than preparing for a single end-point test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University and Professional Development Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN Teaching Assistant: support pupils with special educational needs in school
Teaching Assistant: assist teachers across primary or secondary classrooms
Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one with students who need extra help
SEND Support Worker: help children with disabilities in education or care settings
Inclusion Support Assistant: promote inclusive learning across a school
Early Years Practitioner: support young children's development in nursery or pre-school settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: move into a teaching or training role
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: deepen your classroom skills and meet requirements for senior TA roles
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: if you want to work with younger children in a nursery setting
Level 3 SEND-specific qualifications: build specialist knowledge for more advanced SEND support roles in schools
