Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course. Study online, fitting your learning around your life. This free special educational needs and disability course takes around 8 weeks to complete. You'll build knowledge of how to support children and young people with SEND needs in educational settings. The course covers key areas such as types of special educational needs, legislation, and inclusive practice. It can open doors to roles as a SEN Teaching Assistant or Teaching Assistant. Earn a TQUK Level 2 special educational needs and disability qualification on completion.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll identify different types of special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll understand the legal frameworks and policies that support SEND provision in the UK.
You'll explore how to create inclusive learning environments for children and young people.
You'll recognise the impact of SEND on learning, development, and wellbeing.
You'll understand the roles of professionals involved in supporting learners with SEND.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues in SEND settings.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and it is assessed against the qualification criteria. North Tyneside Employment and Skills will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Tyneside Employment and Skills 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 settings
Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one with students who need extra help
SEND Support Worker: help children with disabilities in educational or care settings
Inclusion Support Assistant: promote inclusive practice within a school environment
Early Years SEND Practitioner: support young children with additional needs in nursery settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: deepen your classroom knowledge and move toward a senior teaching assistant role.
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs: a natural next step if you want to specialise further in SEND support.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: broadens your skills and strengthens your position for higher-level roles in schools.
