Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 months, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build knowledge of SEND to support children and young people in educational settings, whether you work in a school or care for someone at home. The special educational needs and disability classes cover how different conditions affect learning, and how to provide effective support. Funding eligibility is linked to age, where you live, and your individual income, so contact the centre to check your entitlement.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area whether to support family or as addional qualification to support their role.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll explore a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including how they affect learning and development.
You'll understand the legal frameworks and policies that shape SEND support in education.
You'll learn how to support learners with SEND in classroom and care settings.
You'll examine communication strategies for working with children and young people who have additional needs.
You'll develop knowledge of how to work alongside families, teachers, and other professionals.
You'll understand the role of an SEN teaching assistant and what effective inclusion looks like in practice.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Northallerton Adult Education. You'll be assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that relate to real SEND support scenarios. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with additional needs in schools.
Teaching Assistant, providing classroom support across primary or secondary settings.
Learning Support Assistant, working one-to-one with students who need extra help.
SEND Support Worker, assisting children and young people in specialist provision.
Early Years Practitioner, supporting children with additional needs in nursery settings.
Home Support Worker, helping families of children with SEND at home.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination, for those moving toward a SENCO or lead support role.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, the next step for teaching assistants seeking more responsibility.
Level 3 Early Years Educator Qualification, if you want to work with younger children in a nursery or pre-school setting.
A Level 3 SEND-specific qualification can also support applications for higher-level teaching assistant roles.
