Introduction

Strong communication skills are important to the management of your classroom. You should brush up on your verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively show your students what appropriate classroom behaviour means. This Teaching Assistant for Non-Verbal and Verbal Children is designed to provide you with theoretical knowledge and an abundance of practical skills and ideas to support children and young people with autism and/or social communication needs.

Course description

This course reflects the changes in diagnostic criteria and includes a whole session on managing pupils with sensory conditions in the classroom. You will also learn about SEN teaching by going over code of practice, dealing with autistic and angry pupils, and addressing different difficulties. This course will teach you a lot about people with special needs and you could use it to help a loved one or decide to make a difference by helping others professionally.

Course design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

• Text  lessons
• Online study materials
• Mock exams
• Multiple-choice assessment

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

The Teaching Assistant for Non-Verbal and Verbal Children is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.