# OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

> The OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is an Ofqual-regulated Level 5 certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities worth 36 credits (360 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to Year 2 of a UK bachelor's degree. Most learners complete it in one year, studying part-time around work.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/othm-level-5-certificate-in-teaching-learners-with-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/116
- Provider: [LSIB Diploma Courses](https://upskilluni.com/providers/lsib-diploma-courses)
- Price: £950, buy online
- Study method: Online
- Duration: 9 months · Self-paced
- Level: Intermediate
- Qualification: Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Includes: tutor support, certificate, finance options
- Subjects: [Teaching & Childcare](https://upskilluni.com/courses/teaching-and-childcare), [Special Educational Needs](https://upskilluni.com/courses/special-educational-needs)
- Last updated: 2026-11-12

## Description

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is to provide the learner with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills needed to to promote positive learning outcomes and environments for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Through the course of this qualification learners’ will explore how to analyse and implement pedagogical theories and frameworks, explore and apply specialist action learning techniques in their subject specialism and manage positive/disruptive behaviours in a learning environment to ensure purposeful learning outcomes for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

## Curriculum

- Understanding and Managing Behaviours in a Learning Environment
- Action Learning for Teaching in a Specialist Area of Disability
- Understanding Theories and Frameworks for Teaching Disabled Learners

## Who is this course for?

This Level 5 certificate suits learners who hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience and want second-year degree-level knowledge in teaching learners with special educational needs and disabilities. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace.

## Entry requirements

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above. The entry profile for learners must include: Being 19 years old or older at the beginning of the course Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in their own area of specialism Or the following: Be mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme) If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations…

## Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Ofqual qualification number 610/3490/3). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

## Career path

Successful completion of the Level 5 Certificate in Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities supports progression to the next RQF level and to employment in teaching learners with special educational needs and disabilities roles.

## Funding

Standard mode (9 months): £950. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,250. Pay monthly or quarterly in instalments, or pay in full and save 5%. A £10 enrolment fee is paid on application.