Free Level 2 The Early Years Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator Assistant Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to support children with special educational needs and disabilities in early years settings. The course covers the SENCO assistant role, how to support individual children's needs, and how to work alongside families and professionals. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll understand the role of the SENCO assistant in early years settings.
You'll learn how to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities.
You'll explore legislation and frameworks that underpin SEND provision in early years.
You'll develop skills to work alongside families, carers, and other professionals.
You'll learn how to contribute to individual education and support plans.
You'll understand how to create inclusive environments for young children.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Bedford College. Learning is part-time and daytime, with sessions designed to fit around other commitments. Assessment methods for this NCFE Award are set by the qualification and will be confirmed by the centre before you start. You'll be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of the SENCO assistant role in early years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Practitioner: support children's development in a nursery setting.
SEN Teaching Assistant: assist children with SEND needs in school or early years.
Teaching Assistant: support learning across early years or primary classrooms.
Early Years SEND Support Worker: work directly with children with additional needs.
Nursery Room Assistant: contribute to daily care and learning in a nursery.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs Co-ordination: deepen your SENCO knowledge and take on more responsibility in an early years setting.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, opening more senior roles.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: broaden your skills to support learners across a wider age range.
