Course Overview

Learn how to support an individual child or groups and classes of children with special requirements when you take this Learning Support Assistant (LSA) course. LSAs will typically work with students who have special needs, do not speak English, or experience severe educational challenges. With this training, you will discover the required abilities to perform as an LSA and assist them in overcoming these issues, thereby taking some extra responsibility off the resident teacher.  The presence and contributions of an LSA have become a valued resource in the UK education system and many schools. By studying these online modules, you will learn the primary objectives and skills of an LSA and the opportunities that currently exist in the role. You will also be taught advanced interpersonal skills with children, assessment techniques, safeguarding procedures, special educational needs (SEN) practices, and other teaching recommendations. Additionally, advice is provided for personal development and time management. 

Key Topics to Be Covered

• Roles and responsibilities of an LSA (Learning Support Assistant)
• Assessing the needs of individual children and whole classes
• Supplying support and protection for all children in the classroom
• Working with SEN children and dealing with facility emergencies
• Developing a career in education and managing stress 

Learning Outcomes

• Instant access to specialised teaching techniques and developments
• Full participation in theoretical classroom exercises
• Quick assessment and guidance for all assignments
• Freedom to study in any location and at a pace that suits you
• Expert support from dedicated tutors committed to online learning 

Your Path to Success

When you complete all of the online modules included in the Learning Support Assistant course, you will have gained valuable abilities regarding teaching and assessing the needs of students in a classroom environment. This will provide a definitive advantage for those looking to progress in SEN teaching or careers in the UK education system. 

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is designed to provide a valuable introduction to education assessment and specialised teaching methods. It presents an excellent way to start to attain the capabilities to work as a teacher’s assistant or SEN teacher. Full-time and part-time learners are equally supported with study periods being entirely customisable to your needs. 

Certificate of Achievement 

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement by the Quality Licence Scheme

An endorsed certificate will be issued for the learners as proof of their achievement after the completion of this course.

After successful course completion, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Only for £99 you can order and get endorsed certificates delivered to your home. International students have to pay an extra £10 as a postage charge. 

CPD Certification from HF Online

The learners have to successfully complete the assessment of this course to achieve the CPD certificates. Digital certificates can be ordered for only £10. The learner can purchase printed hard copies inside the UK for £29, and international students can purchase printed hard copies for £39. 

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Academy for Health & Fitness will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website. 

Assessment Method

You have to complete the assignment questions given at the end of the course and score a minimum of 60% to pass the exam and to achieve Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificates.

Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback after you submit the assignment.