Teaching Assistant (TA, SEN, Autism, ADHD & Dyslexia), Remote Teaching & Phonics Diploma

Teaching assistants play an essential role in helping pupils participate in lessons, develop confidence and overcome barriers to learning. However, supporting children effectively requires more than general classroom experience. Teaching assistants must understand inclusive education, special educational needs, behaviour support, phonics instruction, safeguarding and the growing use of remote learning tools.

The Teaching Assistant (TA, SEN, Autism, ADHD & Dyslexia), Remote Teaching & Phonics Diploma provides a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and practical skills needed to support children in schools, learning centres, SEN environments and online educational settings.

This CPD-accredited online course explores teaching assistant responsibilities, classroom support, child development, safeguarding, behaviour management and curriculum assistance. It also provides focused guidance on supporting pupils with autism, ADHD and dyslexia, delivering phonics activities and assisting learners through remote and blended teaching methods.

Whether you are beginning a career in education, currently working as a teaching assistant or looking to strengthen your SEN, phonics and digital teaching knowledge, this course can help you build greater confidence and professional awareness.

Key Highlights

• Covers the core roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant
• Includes practical SEN support for autism, ADHD and dyslexia
• Explores phonics teaching, early reading and literacy development
• Introduces remote teaching and online learner support techniques
• Develops classroom management and positive behaviour support skills
• Covers safeguarding, child wellbeing and professional boundaries
• Explores inclusive learning activities and reasonable adjustments
• Fully online and self-paced for flexible learning

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the role, responsibilities and professional boundaries of a teaching assistant
• Work effectively with teachers, SENCOs, parents, carers and other education professionals
• Support lesson delivery, classroom activities and pupil participation
• Assist with literacy, numeracy, communication and curriculum development
• Create safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environments
• Apply positive behaviour management and emotional wellbeing strategies
• Recognise different types of special educational needs and disabilities
• Support pupils with autism using structured, predictable and sensory-aware approaches
• Help pupils with ADHD manage attention, organisation, impulsivity and classroom routines
• Support learners with dyslexia through multisensory teaching and accessible learning materials
• Understand phonics terminology, sound awareness, blending and segmenting
• Assist children with early reading, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary development
• Plan engaging phonics activities for individual pupils and small groups
• Support learners through remote, online and blended teaching environments
• Use video platforms, online resources and digital communication tools appropriately
• Maintain learner engagement and participation during remote lessons
• Apply safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection principles in online learning
• Observe pupil progress and provide appropriate feedback to the class teacher
• Use assistive technology and adapted learning resources to support diverse needs
• Plan continuing professional development within teaching assistance and SEN support

Gift Courses

• Course 01: Safeguarding Children
• Course 02: Communication Skills

Why Study with Learnera?

Learnera provides accessible online training designed to support professional development across education and childcare. This course combines classroom support, special educational needs, phonics and remote teaching within one structured learning programme.

• 100% online and self-paced learning
• Study from any location using a computer, tablet or smartphone
• Flexible access around work and family responsibilities
• Clear and structured learning materials
• Assessment included with the course
• Unlimited assessment retakes
• CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
• Learner support available throughout the course

Accreditation and Recognition

This is a CPD-accredited professional development course designed to improve knowledge and awareness relating to teaching assistance, SEN support, phonics and remote education.

• CPD-accredited certificate of completion
• Digital certificate available after successful completion
• Optional printed certificate may be available
• Suitable for inclusion in a professional development portfolio
• Supports continuing professional development in education and childcare

This course is a CPD training programme and is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification or a licence to practise. Employment requirements may vary between schools, local authorities and education providers.

Assessment and Certification

Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment after studying the course materials. A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.

Unlimited retakes are included, allowing learners to revisit the course materials and improve their understanding before completing the assessment again.

After successfully passing the assessment, learners will receive a CPD-accredited certificate confirming completion of the course.

Who Is This Course For?

• Aspiring teaching assistants
• Current teaching assistants seeking professional development
• SEN teaching assistants and learning support assistants
• Classroom assistants and school support staff
• Remote learning assistants and online education support workers
• Early years and primary education practitioners
• Childcare workers and nursery assistants
• Parents or carers supporting children’s learning
• Individuals interested in autism, ADHD or dyslexia support
• Anyone wishing to improve their phonics and early literacy knowledge

Career Opportunities and Progression

The knowledge developed through this course may support applications or professional development in roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Classroom Assistant
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Autism Support Assistant
• Literacy or Phonics Support Assistant
• Remote Learning Support Assistant
• Early Years Assistant
• Education Support Worker

Completion of this course does not guarantee employment. Schools and employers may require additional qualifications, safeguarding training, practical experience, references or an appropriate DBS check.

Key Skills You’ll Gain

• Classroom and lesson support
• Inclusive education awareness
• SEN support strategies
• Autism support techniques
• ADHD support techniques
• Dyslexia-friendly learning support
• Phonics and early literacy assistance
• Remote teaching support
• Digital learning communication
• Positive behaviour management
• Pupil observation and progress support
• Safeguarding and child protection awareness
• Professional communication and teamwork
• Use of adapted resources and assistive technology

Enrol today and develop the teaching assistant, SEN, phonics and remote learning knowledge needed to support children confidently across modern educational environments.