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Introduction to Working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
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Overview
Whether you’re considering a role in education, care or support services, our Introduction to Working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) course is a great first step toward a rewarding and impactful career.
Drawing from the Level 1 Certificate in Health and Care, this course helps you build a strong foundation for understanding and supporting children and young people with SEND in educational or care settings.
This course will be delivered at various times throughout the year and delivered at our University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL).
How you’ll learn
As part of this course, you will gain the following qualification:
- Level 1 Certificate in Health and Care
We will explore…
- The different types of special educational needs and disabilities
- How to support individuals with empathy, patience and practical strategies
- The importance of inclusive practice and person-centred care
- Communication techniques and how to build positive relationships
- Basic health and care principles relevant to SEND environments
As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to attend an employer talk.
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 1
- Further study
Entry requirements
Learners must:
- Be aged 19+ as of 31/08/2025
- Currently live in England
- Have resided in the EU/UK for 3+ years for purposes other than study
Not be enrolled on an apprenticeship
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
- Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) - Online At this collegeAlso at Doncaster College
- Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities NCFE - Online At this collegeAlso at Doncaster College
- Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children At this collegeAlso at Doncaster College
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At this college
- Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities NCFE - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children & Young People - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism NCFE - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges NCFE - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties NCFE - Online
- Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Practitioner (Diploma)
At Doncaster College
- Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in The Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities NCFE - Online
- L2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children & Young People - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism NCFE - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges NCFE - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health - Online
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties NCFE - Online
- Level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Diploma Early Years Practitioner NCFE
Careers it can lead to
- Care Workers and Home Carers £13.39 an hour
- Educational Support Assistants £14.50 an hour
- Early Education and Childcare Assistants £13.30 an hour
- Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants £23,800 a year
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With further study or experience
- Child and Early Years Officers £27,500 a year
- Special and Additional Needs Education Teaching Professionals £32,700 a year
- Other Registered Nursing Professionals £36,500 a year
- Higher Level Teaching Assistants £17.10 an hour
- Nursery Education Teaching Professionals £34,800 a year
- Occupational Therapists £37,000 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
This course is funded for learners who meet the entry requirements.
Financial support
We also have a range of other financial support available.
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Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you an offer, then invite you to enrol.