Level 2 Specific Learning Difficulties Course in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs part-time over 5 months. You'll build a solid understanding of conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, and explore how they affect learning. This specific learning difficulties qualification is well suited to those working or looking to work in education and support roles. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll explore what specific learning difficulties are and how they are identified.
You'll understand how dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD affect individuals in learning environments.
You'll learn about strategies and approaches used to support learners with specific learning difficulties.
You'll examine the role of teaching assistants and SEN staff in supporting affected learners.
You'll develop awareness of legislation and guidance relevant to special educational needs.
You'll consider how to communicate effectively with learners, families, and colleagues about specific learning difficulties.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in the classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus on an evening, part-time basis. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework that you complete alongside your taught sessions. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification criteria, and your tutor will give feedback throughout the course to support your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN Teaching Assistant. Support pupils with specific learning difficulties in school.
Teaching Assistant. Assist classroom teachers across primary or secondary settings.
Learning Support Assistant. Work one-to-one or in small groups with students who need extra help.
Cover Supervisor. Step in to supervise classes, often in schools with SEN pupils.
Early Years Practitioner. Support young children's development, including those with additional needs.
Inclusion Support Worker. Help schools deliver inclusive practice for learners with SEN.
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 in a school or education setting.
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disability. Deepens your knowledge of SEND legislation, practice, and support strategies.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma. A broader qualification covering the full range of classroom support skills, recognised by schools when hiring senior TAs.
