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Level 3 SEN Course Online – Shipley College Exhibition Building

Cost£1,108.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start5 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 SEN Course. Study online, part-time over 36 weeks.

This SEN qualification builds your knowledge of special educational needs. It suits people already working in education, childcare, or a caring role. You'll explore how SEN affects learning and how to support pupils effectively. Topics include SEN frameworks, learning differences, and strategies for inclusion. You need GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English, or a Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, to enrol.

You'll finish with the AIM Qualifications Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs is aimed at professionals working in education or carrying out a caring role in nursery nursing, teaching assistance, childcare or play work, and are looking to develop knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs to progress within the sector as part of a new or existing role. , Entry Requirements: L2 Functional Skills/ GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English.

Entry requirements

Free Level 3 19+ Skills Offer (first level 3 qual and/or those with annual gross earnings less than ?26,800 or unemployed or Advanced Learner loan if not free.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles and frameworks behind special educational needs.
  • You'll explore a range of learning differences and conditions.
  • You'll learn strategies to support pupils with SEN in educational settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of legislation and policy relating to SEN.
  • You'll understand how to work alongside families, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll build awareness of inclusive practice and how to apply it.

How you will learn

You study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your schedule. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit work digitally and receive feedback from your tutor. There are no formal exams at a set time or place.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study and submit your work. Shipley College Exhibition Building will confirm what else you need before you start. Note that material costs are not included in the course fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • SEN Teaching Assistant, supports pupils with special educational needs in school.
  • Teaching Assistant, assists classroom teachers across a range of subjects.
  • Learning Support Assistant, works one-to-one or in small groups with learners.
  • Learning Mentor, guides and motivates learners facing barriers to education.
  • SEN Support Worker, provides care and learning support in specialist settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma, deepens your classroom practice and broadens your role.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, a step toward teaching roles in further education.
  • Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning Support, a Level 5 qualification for those wanting to move into more senior support roles.
  • SENCO training, for those aiming to lead SEN provision in a school setting, usually requiring significant classroom experience first.
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