New SEND Qualification for TAs and Support Assistants in International Settings
Inclusive classrooms need skilled support professionals so that all learners can succeed.
The all-new International Diploma in Inclusive Classroom Support, is designed to extend the expertise of experienced teaching assistants, LSAs, individual support assistants, and junior assistant teachers specifically in international settings.
How the Diploma can make a difference to your learners and setting
This 12-month self-paced online qualification offers incredible impact to international settings:
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From Assistant to Specialist: Delegates will deepen their knowledge of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and inclusion, giving them the confidence and practical skills to assist with early identification and to lead targeted interventions for learners with SEND.
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Growth Beyond the Theory: Practice-led learning, with the support of an in-school mentor, means delegates evidence their progress by applying their knowledge and immediately putting it to use in your setting.
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Access to Experts: Tutors on the course, who will guide and provide valuable feedback, have been hand-picked for their experience in international settings and their commitment to driving inclusion in schools. SEND Masterclasses, presented by experts in topics such as EBSA, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and speech and language delay, will be an opportunity to expand delegates’ knowledge and gain inspiration.
- Global Recognition: On successful completion, delegates will be awarded the NQual Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching Assistant, an Ofqual regulated qualification, providing a prestigious benchmark for your school’s professional development standards.
Cohorts: May, September 2026 and January 2027
Course tutor, Gillian Wray, introduces the Diploma in the video below. Gillian has been a specialist teacher in the UK and held both teaching and leadership roles in international schools in the Middle East. She has also been heavily involved in the accreditation of international schools through the Council of International Schools and the Council of British International Schools, particularly looking at their SEND provision.
Find out more and book: by visiting our course page
Real Training is a leading provider of high-quality, online professional development and postgraduate training, specifically designed for professionals working in busy school environments. Part of Real Group, we are led by Educational Psychologists, and specialise in SEND and inclusion, children’s mental health and inclusive leadership.
What sets us apart is our commitment to flexible, well-structured, practice-led learning, designed by SEND experts. Delegates on our courses evaluate the theories and frameworks behind inclusion and models of disability, as well as deepening their knowledge of psychology and neurodiversity. Learning is evidenced through implementation of action plans and SEND improvement projects that drive real change, bringing colleagues along with you.
Since 2004, we have trained thousands of educators across the UK, including those wanting to qualify as SENCOs, Senior Mental Health Leads, and Exam Access Arrangement Assessors, as well as experienced school leaders looking to deepen their knowledge of inclusion.
Our sister companies include ESF Apprenticeships and Dyslexia Action Training.
Our courses are:
Delivered through self-paced online study, or live training in our virtual classroom. Our interactive online learning platform takes you through logically structured, interactive materials and research. This includes opportunities to network and share ideas with other SEND professionals online.
Supported by dedicated tutors. Delegates highly rate one-to-one tutor support from SEND experts. Our tutors include EPs, current and former SENCOs, SLT, and SALTs.
Practice-focused. Assignments are designed to have a direct, positive impact on the delegate’s workplace.
Accredited. All modules that make up our five MEd programmes are awarded and quality assured by Middlesex University.
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