Dive into Special Educational Needs and Disability

The Course Aim:

To develop your knowledge and skills required to work with children, young people and adults who have special educational needs and disabilities across educational and care settings.

Qualification upon completion:

L2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability aims to:

Develop learners’ knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities, how individuals with SEND are impacted on a day-to-day basis, and how to support them to live independent and fulfilling lives.

L2 Award in Support Work in Schools aims to:

Develop the knowledge and understanding that all those working in a school setting will need and covers areas such as safeguarding, communication and understanding the school context.

Delivery method

Virtual classroom - The curriculum will be delivered through taught sessions in a virtual classroom, via Microsoft Teams, where you will participate in the sessions and complete the associated assignments independently and with their peers.

Potential Career Opportunities:

By completing this qualification learners could progress into the following roles (additional Qualifications may be required):

  • SEND Teaching Assistant

  • Care Worker

  • Residential Support Worker

  • Pastoral Support

  • Mentor

Explore roles via the National Careers Service website: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers

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