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Skills Bootcamp for SEND Support

Skills Bootcamp for SEND Support

The Skills Bootcamp in SEND Support is a fully funded, 16-week Level 3 programme designed to equip adult learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to work as Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) or classroom support staff in schools, nurseries, and special schools.

Learners benefit from optional work experience placements in local schools and a fast-track interview process at the end of the course, including opportunities for roles within schools and nurseries.

This comprehensive programme includes Paediatric First Aid, delivered in person — a valuable skill for those wishing to work with children. The course prepares learners for real-world scenarios in schools and lays a strong foundation for career progression.

The Skills Bootcamp blends live virtual classrooms with in-person support, creating an engaging, practical learning experience led by experienced educators.

It also features employability workshops, including CV writing, interview techniques, and mock interviews delivered by a professional recruiter from Worldwide Education Recruitment.

Funded by Buckinghamshire Council and supported by the Department for Education, this Skills Bootcamp is completely free for eligible learners and offers a clear route into employment or further training in the SEND sector.

Ticket Information

Skills Bootcamp for SEND Support Registration
Free

23 spots left
 
Date And Time
05/11/2025 @ 09:00 to
05/02/2026 @ 15:00
 

Registration End Date

05/11/2025
 
Location
Online event
 
Course Types
Online Course
 
Course Category
Skills Bootcamps

Qualification Overview

This Skills Bootcamp is suitable for:

  • Adult learners who are resident in Buckinghamshire, are aged 19+, have RTW in UK and meet the AEB eligibility criteria
  • Individuals who are seeking a career change, returning to work, are unemployed and looking to upskill to be able to find a job in the education sector
  • Self-employed individuals who are seeking to gain new skills in order to find new work opportunities
  • Employed workers whose employer is based in Buckinghamshire and who requires their workers to upskill in order to develop their role/ start a new role within the Company.

Funding criteria

This is a DfE funded programme and it’s free for all learners who meet the following criteria:

– Aged 19+
– Resident of Buckinghamshire
– Have Right to Work in UK
– in UK for 3 years or more (exceptions apply for refugees)
– Hasn’t completed another skills bootcamp within the last 12 months

Progression opportunities

Learners can progress into:

  1. Employment in Buckinghamshire’s schools, nurseries, or special schools (minimum 12 weeks, full- or part-time).
  2. Progression to an apprenticeship in education, early years or health & social care.

The programme includes a fast-track interview for local LSA positions, enabling learners to quickly transition from training to employment.

Qualification Reference Number (QRN)

N/A

Total qualification time (TQT):

12 weeks

Guided learning hours (GLH)

144

Accreditation

Ncfe CACHE

Mode of Delivery

Blended

Entry requirements:

– Aged 19+
– Level 2 English or equivalent
– Have Right to Work in UK

Mandatory Units

Module GLH
Understand how to safeguard children and young people 25
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) 29
Understand how to support learning of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities 25
Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health 29
Paediatric First Aid 12
First Aid for Youth Mental Health 6
SEN equipment & Tools 6
Employability Skills 12
Total 144

Assessment

  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Practical Demonstration

By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:

  1. Understanding safeguarding children and young people with SEND and their wellbeing
  2. Understand child development with focus on children with SEND
  3. Understand the context of supporting children with learning and physical disabilities
  4. Understand children and young people’s mental health
  5. Respond appropriately to paediatric first aid situations.
  6. Respond appropriately to mental health first aid situations.
  7. Prepare CVs and practise for interviews effectively.
  8. Understand vetting and compliance requirements in education recruitment.

Real Work Environment (RWE)

Placement is not mandatory, however learners are encouraged to volunteer 1-2 days per week

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Testimonials

"I found that the classroom environment was very nice and calming because before I started I was very nervous and wary and I felt at ease with you. The opportunities you have given us to share and express our experiences has made it very insightful and I have learnt about different ways of teaching and learning through these conversations. Your input and delivery has been informative and very easy for me to understand. Thank you for making me feel safe and like I'm apart of a team."
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Kerry CarpenterLearning Programme for Teaching Assistants
"It was a pleasure to be in the teaching assistant course throughout the week, delivered by you. I found it very useful and eye-opening. I learnt a lot about the schools in the UK. Your way of engaging the class and delivering the topics was found welcoming and professional. I thank you for your time and dedication to the class and wish you health and success."
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Ali S.Learning Programme for Teaching Assistants
"I like the curriculum being taught, as well as the quantity of information I retained and learned from this cause concerning Childcare and safeguarding. This will be useful in the future for work and other jobs such as teaching and working in schools. The tutor (Victoria) was fantastic, and I appreciated her teaching a lot. She demonstrated passion and excitement, and there was nothing more to be said. I loved the ambiance and her amazing teaching skills, and the facilities and resources were also amazing. I am looking forward for the next week training session, hopefully it will also beneficial for me in my future career."
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Tayyaba M.Learning Programme in Childcare
The teaching was very good and informative whilst also being entertaining at getting the class involved and working as a team to learn the modules. The presentation slides were very good and easy to read and learn from. Rusidha taught us very well, as well as including some real life experiences to help better explain some of the modules. The classroom was air conditioned at a comfortable temperature for learning. Overall, the learning sessions were informative and made interesting for all of us and her teaching style and methods made the modules easy to learn and to pass the quizzes at the end. I very much recommend her as a tutor for future courses.
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David W.Learning Programme in Business Administration
I found the training very useful and learnt some new skills in Business accounting and refreshed my knowledge in other subjects. Rusidha was very engaging and delivered the training in a professional manner. She was very approachable and included the whole class in any discussions. She was able to answer any questions anyone had and if she was not sure she was able to signpost. I have no suggestions for the way she can improve as I was very happy with her style of teaching.
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Parminder K.Learning Programme in Business Administration
It was a wonderful experience. The members of educate2gether are helpful, kind and supportive. They provide every possible help when it needed. My tutor Debbie is also intelligent and professional. She teaches with heart and read every assignment carefully and appreciate the efforts of the students. My classmates are very nice . I have learnt a lot from each and every person there.
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Ishu SharmaLevel 2 Cert in Supporting Teaching & Learning
To date I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. I have found it both informative and enjoyable. The chemistry of the group is great and the delivery of the various courses has made the interaction smooth. The course lecturer has been patient and made sure that all points are understood using repetitive questioning. Barring a few technical glitches at the very beginning of the course, there is not any changes that I would make. I would definitely recommend these courses and would be happy to take part in any others.
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Gary BradshawLearning Programme for Health and Social Care
"The course 'Business Administration' was a great with Mr Chris. He was a great kind helpful and high professional person. The way of his teaching was so great, very interesting and high standards using more examples to make us to clear understand in the class. I believe all students were so happy with him including me. Everyone gave proper and quick answers when he was questioned individually during this course. Thank you very much for your kind supports."
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ShobhaBusiness Admin Learning Programme
The course was highly informative and well-structured, covering key aspects of school administration and financial management in a clear and practical manner. The content was relevant and aligned with real-world scenarios, making it easy to apply in a professional setting. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, ensuring that complex topics were explained effectively. The videos were helpful but we should have access to the slides they show in those video. I particularly appreciated the interactive elements, such as case studies and discussions, which enhanced my understanding of financial planning and administrative processes. Overall, I found the course valuable and would recommend it to others seeking to develop their skills in school administration and finance. Thank you for providing such a well-organized and insightful program, and the teacher Chris was very good.
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Ligia S.School Admin & Finance
Thank you so much for all your help during the process of going through the teaching assistant course. I appericate all the help and support. You have all helped me in your own way and I'm thankful for your help. I am glad I have achieved what I have achieved. It has had its ups and downs but with Debbie, Victoria, Hazel, Daniel, Marta, Maria and Priyangan I got through the tough times. Emma thank you for building a beautiful and successful company. I really appreciate everything you have done for me throughout this journey. Also thanks to Leah for the laughs. And Jaleesa for always being present and making people laugh and being welcoming. Also Chris as he would also talk and give support. The staffing Emma has is so amazing, supportive and welcoming and also very helpful.
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