Autism and SEND Online Course - Leading a Team of Teaching Assistants

ONLINE COURSE

Leading a Team in the Classroom

Practical strategies to lead an effective team and maximise the impact of Teaching Assistants

Do you find leading a team can be more challenging than teaching the children?!

Are you looking for practical ways to support in leading an effective and consistent team?

This course is here to help you, specifically focused on the context of leading a team who support the teaching and learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Teaching and support assistants play a crucial role in the education and learning of children with SEND. However, it can feel like a job in itself managing the team around you. Leading a team is a skill in itself.

This course will show you practical things you can do as a teacher, to maximise the impact of the team, ensuring good practice, consistency and high-quality teaching and learning for children with SEND.

How Will This Course Benefit Me?

Learn practical strategies to maximise the impact of teaching assistants

Gain a range of strategies and templates you can use to support the deployment of your team, to ensure most impact on teaching and learning in the context of SEND.

Gain a deeper understanding of current research in the area of maximising teaching assistants

This course will give you a break down of what has been learnt from current research and how we can implement the findings into our classroom to ensure maximum impact.

Feel confident in leading your team and ensure effective systems are in place

Tools and strategies to support the organisation and practice of your team, to ensure high quality teaching for children and young people.

Ready to Learn More?!

What Our Course Participant's Have To Say...

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"Great course! I learnt the importance of good communication and ensuring everyone feels valued and appreciated. How to ensure expectations are clear and everyone has allocated roles and responsibilities. Investing time to build relationships, build staff confidence and develop people's strengths to enhance learning outcomes for the children we teach."

"This course is great for creating a supportive team environment which is essential for students and staff wellbeing and best practice. Not only does the course provide thought provoking questions, it allowed me to reflect on myself as a Teacher in Special Education and to build on the TA's experience and knowledge. "

"The research section was really interesting and to really think about the roles and purpose of support staff. I found the quote ‘interactions with pupils should be about understanding not task completion’ really powerful. Thank you! :)"

“In the time that Steph has been working with my school, I have been able to see a sustained improvement in the provision offered. This has been the case in the growing knowledge and skills of the staff she has worked alongside, the physical environment provided for pupils with ASD and the outcomes for those pupils"

Gain Access to Our Supportive Facebook Groups

Two exclusive groups, catered to your needs. There is one group specifically for parents and carers and the other for professionals such as teachers, support assistants, Occupational Therapists and SENCOs.

When completing a training course, the most important part is implementing what you have learnt. These support groups are here to help you along your journey.

Get continued access to support with like-minded individuals.

Offering an intimate and safe space to ask questions and get advice.

Hi, I'm Steph Reed, Your Teacher!

Over the past 12 years, I have taught many autistic children and young people, with a wide variety of abilities and complex needs.

In recent years, I have upskilled many adults including parents, teachers, SENCO’s and support assistants with practical skills and knowledge to ensure autistic children’s needs are met and they are making good progress.

l am an Autism Specialist Teacher and Consultant, supporting schools and services to ensure high quality autism provision and practice, enabling children to achieve and maximise their outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

Teachers, trainee teachers, NQT’s, SENCO’s or anyone leading a team in the context of special educational needs.

How will the course be taught?

The course is taught through a series of short videos, reflection tasks and downloadable resources. You will have a login with password to access the content at a time convenient to you and you can complete the course at your own pace.

How long will it take to complete the course?

Approximately 1 – 2 hours.

How long will I be able to access the content for?

You can access the content whenever you want!

Can I pay via invoice or purchase courses for multiple people?

Yes! Please email your order to admin@autismspectrumteacher.com

Can I use the course videos and materials for training groups such as during an INSET day or staff meeting?

Yes! You can purchase a group training licence to share the content, which also comes with certificates for multiple people. Please email admin@autismspectrumteacher.com for all group training orders.

What if I need support?

We are available to offer you support at any time during the course, just an email or phone call away!

Is there a money back guarantee or refund option?

The courses are designed to give you valuable information and skills, however, if you are not 100% satisfied with the course and let us know within 30 days of purchasing, you will receive a full refund.