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BTEC Level 3 Award for Teaching Assistants Working with Children and Young People who are Deaf
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- Course fees
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£1,050 plus VAT (VAT is reclaimable by schools)
Entry requirements
Each unit will be delivered on-line over two afternoons. Sessions start at 1pm and finish at 3.15pm, and Teams invites will be sent accordingly. Please note the units are running consecutively and units 2 and 3 have practical components to be completed in work placement.
To be able to successfully complete this course you need to be working with children and young people who are deaf, and you will need a mentor who is a QToD for the duration of the course.
The Vision Impairment element will be running via the Virtual School Sensory Support site only.
To receive the BTEC award, all units must be attended and awarded a pass grade.
Course description
Course provisional dates 2026-2027
These modules take place online.
01/10/26 and 08/10/2026 (1pm - 3.15pm)
Unit 1: Introduction to Sensory Impairment and Special Educational Needs Provision
19/11/2026 and 26/11/2026 (1pm - 3.15pm)
Unit 2*: Principles of Hearing Loss and Personal Amplification
07/01/2027 and 14/01/2027 (1pm - 3.15pm)
Unit 3*: Barriers to Listening in the Classroom and the Role of Supportive Technology
04/02/2027 and 11/02/2027 (1pm - 3.15pm)
Unit 4: The Impact of Deafness on the Learning and Development of Children and Young People
15/04/2027 and 22/04/2027 (1pm - 3.15pm)
Unit 5: Providing Support for Children and Young People who are Deaf
*Practical component to be completed in work placement
The tutor had a welcoming approach and I was impressed how tactfully they handed questions. They also made every participant feel valued.
Student for BTEC Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course
The lecturer is very knowledgeable and gives out the information in an clear and concise way.
Student for BTEC Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course
Lots of useful course resources and help.
Student for BTEC Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course
