Free Level 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability Course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This special educational needs and disability qualification builds your understanding of SEND, covering how different conditions affect learning and how to provide effective support. The course runs over 6 months, part-time. To be eligible for free funding, you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year. Further eligibility may depend on where you live and your income.
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 the range of special educational needs and disabilities and how they affect learning.
You'll understand the legal frameworks and policies that underpin SEND support in education.
You'll learn how to adapt communication and approaches to meet individual learner needs.
You'll examine the roles of different professionals involved in supporting children and young people with SEND.
You'll develop knowledge of how to promote inclusion and participation in educational settings.
You'll understand how to support the emotional and social wellbeing of learners with SEND.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education, attending evening classes over 6 months. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build throughout the course. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your work as you progress.
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. Support pupils with special educational needs in school settings.
Teaching Assistant. Assist class teachers across primary or secondary schools.
SEND Support Worker. Work with children or adults with disabilities in care or education.
Learning Support Assistant. Provide one-to-one or small-group support in classrooms.
Early Years Practitioner. Support young children with additional needs in nursery settings.
Inclusion Support Assistant. Help schools deliver inclusive learning for all pupils.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning. A natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility as a teaching assistant.
Level 3 Diploma in Special Educational Needs. Deepens your SEND knowledge and strengthens your position for senior support roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma. Broadens your skills across the full teaching assistant role, building on your SEND Certificate.
