Free Level 3 SEN Course in Todmorden. Classes run at Todmorden Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day. This free SEN course covers the principles behind special educational needs, giving you a solid grounding in how to support learners with a range of needs. The course runs over 78 hours, so you can fit your studies around other commitments. It suits anyone looking to move into a school or education support role. You'll finish with the AIM Qualifications Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs, a Level 3 SEN Certificate with real weight in education settings.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and policy frameworks that shape SEN support in schools and education settings.
You'll explore a range of special educational needs and the challenges learners with those needs may face.
You'll learn how to support inclusion and adapt approaches for different learners.
You'll develop knowledge of how to work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and families.
You'll understand the role of an SEN Teaching Assistant and what effective support looks like in practice.
How you will learn
You'll study through classroom-based sessions at Todmorden Adult Education Centre. Learning is delivered face to face, part-time during the day. Assessment for the AIM Qualifications Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs is based on written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete as you work through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Todmorden Adult Education 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 class teachers across primary or secondary settings
Learning Support Assistant: work one-to-one or in small groups with learners
SENCO Support Worker: help coordinate SEN provision under a SENCO
Inclusion Support Assistant: help schools meet inclusion and accessibility goals
Early Years SEN Support Worker: support children with additional needs in nursery or reception
What you could study next
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma: broadens your skills across the full teaching assistant role, useful if you want to work across a wider range of classroom settings.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a step toward a teaching or training role if you want to move beyond support work.
Level 5 SENCO Award: for those aiming to coordinate SEN provision within a school, usually after gaining experience in an SEN role.
