Speech Therapy and SEN Teaching Assistant Course
Build confidence with the speech therapy and SEN teaching assistant course designed for UK support roles. This CPD-accredited programme develops speech, language and SEN classroom skills, aligned with the SEND Code of Practice.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
Looking to support learners with communication and SEN needs confidently? The speech therapy and SEN teaching assistant course is CPD-accredited professional development designed for UK classrooms and support settings, focusing on practical speech, language and SEN support strategies. This course builds real-world skills for teaching assistants and support staff.
This flexible, UK-focused course helps you understand how to support speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) alongside SEN, using inclusive strategies aligned with the SEND Code of Practice and everyday classroom practice.
This course is designed to help you support learners effectively, responsibly, and with confidence, within clearly defined, non-clinical support boundaries.
Key Highlights:
- Covers speech development, language difficulties, and SEN classroom support
- CPD-accredited training for professional development
- Focuses on support roles, not HCPC-regulated speech therapy practice
- 100% online and self-paced learning for flexible study
- Ideal for SEN teaching assistants and speech support staff
Gift Courses
- Course 01: Autism Awareness Training
- Course 02: Phonics Teaching Diploma
Accreditation & Recognition
This course is designed to build trust through clear, compliant CPD accreditation, explaining exactly what the training supports and what it does not permit within UK speech, language and SEN support contexts.
- CPD-accredited and industry recognised for professional development
- 100% online study with flexible, self-paced learning
- Knowledge checks and final assessment ensure applied understanding
- Optional CPD-accredited PDF and hardcopy certificate available
- Recognised for professional development in education support roles
- Suitable for SEN teaching assistants and learning support staff
Assessment & Certification
The assessment has been designed to be clear, fair, and supportive, so you know exactly what’s expected before you begin. The focus is on understanding and applying key concepts in speech support and SEN practice, without pressure or hidden requirements.
- Learners complete an online assessment with clearly explained pass criteria
- Flexible completion around existing commitments
- Digital CPD-accredited certificate confirming professional development
- Hardcopy certificate available for £24.99 only
- No hidden fees
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone supporting learners with speech, language or SEN needs, offering practical, UK-focused training that builds confidence, clarity, and real-world classroom support skills.
- SEN teaching assistants and learning support assistants
- Aspiring speech therapy assistants in non-clinical support roles
- Early years practitioners supporting communication development
- Classroom and wider education support staff
- Parents and carers supporting children with communication needs
- Career changers entering SEN or education support roles
Career Opportunities & Progression
This course supports progression into education and support-focused roles where speech, language and SEN knowledge is valued. It builds a strong foundation for further CPD study and SEN specialism without making regulated or salary-based claims.
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Speech & Language Support Assistant
- Early Years SEN Support Worker
Key Skills You’ll Gain
Gain practical, transferable skills that strengthen classroom support, communication confidence, and SEN awareness, helping you contribute effectively within UK education settings while maintaining professional boundaries and inclusive practice in daily roles.
- Classroom communication support techniques for diverse learner needs
- SEN learner engagement strategies to support participation confidently
- Inclusive teaching and differentiation support across classroom activities
- Understanding speech and language development within learning contexts
- Behaviour as communication awareness for positive classroom responses
- Professional collaboration, record-keeping, and clear boundary awareness practices
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College supports UK learners with clear, ethical CPD training designed for real education settings, helping you build confidence, develop practical skills, and progress responsibly in SEN and speech support roles.
- CPD-accredited, employer-recognised training for professional development
- UK-focused SEN and speech support education standards
- Fully online learning with flexible, affordable access
- Clear role boundaries and ethical training approach
- Trusted by learners and education professionals nationwide
Enrol today and gain CPD-accredited training in speech, language and SEN support with our Speech Therapy and SEN Teaching Assistant course designed for UK education settings and ethical professional development.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 38 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Speech Therapy and SEN Teaching Assistant Course17
- 1.1Module 01: An Overview of Speech Therapy19 Minutes
- 1.2Module 02: The Science of Speech17 Minutes
- 1.3Module 03: The Anatomy of Speech16 Minutes
- 1.4Module 04: Characteristics of Speech: Linguistic Discipline14 Minutes
- 1.5Module 05: Literacy and Language Development18 Minutes
- 1.6Module 06: Child Speech & Language Disorders15 Minutes
- 1.7Module 07: Adult Speech & Language Disorders18 Minutes
- 1.8Module 08: How to Help a Child with Speech and Language Difficulties17 Minutes
- 1.9Module 09: Special Education Needs (SEN): An Overview10 Minutes
- 1.10Module 10: SEN Support9 Minutes
- 1.11Module 11: High-Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN9 Minutes
- 1.12Module 12: SEN Teaching Methodologies9 Minutes
- 1.13Module 13: Communication and Interaction9 Minutes
- 1.14Module 14: Cognition and Learning8 Minutes
- 1.15Module 15: Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties9 Minutes
- 1.16Module 16: Sensory or Physical Needs8 Minutes
- 1.17Module 17: Working in Partnership8 Minutes
- Order You Certificate!1
- Leave a Review!1
- Autism Awareness Training7
- 4.1Module 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)12 Minutes
- 4.2Module 2: Learning Difficulties Related to Autism15 Minutes
- 4.3Module 3: Diagnosis19 Minutes
- 4.4Module 4: Cognitive Approaches14 Minutes
- 4.5Module 5: Dealing with Autistic Individuals13 Minutes
- 4.6Module 6: Other Considerations for Dealing with Autistic Individuals13 Minutes
- 4.7Module 7: Engagement in Autism Awareness20 Minutes
- Phonics Teaching Diploma12
- 5.1Module 01: Understanding Phonics9 Minutes
- 5.2Module 02: Phonics and the Alphabet9 Minutes
- 5.3Module 03: Phonics Teaching Strategies10 Minutes
- 5.4Module 04: Implementing Phonics in Reading11 Minutes
- 5.5Module 05: Implementing Phonics in Writing10 Minutes
- 5.6Module 06: Teaching Initial Sounds9 Minutes
- 5.7Module 07: Teaching Vowel Sounds10 Minutes
- 5.8Module 08: Teaching Consonant Sounds9 Minutes
- 5.9Module 09: Dealing with Common Phonics Difficulties11 Minutes
- 5.10Module 10: Developing Phonics Lesson Plans10 Minutes
- 5.11Module 11: Teaching Blending and Segmenting11 Minutes
- 5.12Module 12: Phonics Assessment and Progress Tracking11 Minutes





