Skills Bootcamp – Supporting individuals with Learning Difficulties


Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you interested in working with individuals with learning disabilities to help them achieve their full potential? Then this Skills Bootcamp course is for you.

This professional development qualification gives you the essential knowledge and skills to anyone wanting to actively support individuals with learning disabilities.

Our programme is designed to:

  • Give you with the essential skills and knowledge to support individuals with learning disabilities
  • Provide you with the tools and strategies to support individuals’ personal development and well-being
  • Guide you through the process of understanding the needs and challenges of individuals with learning disabilities

Whether you’re starting out or looking to upskill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

This qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills around supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

It is aimed at learners who support individuals with learning disabilities as part of their job role.

Assessment

You will be assessed using a wide range of assessment methods which will include:

  • Observation of your practice
  • Professional discussion
  • Reflective accounts of your own practice
  • Written assignments
  • Presentations

Our teachers are ambitious, talented and passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be.

They are passionate about teaching and learning and have up to date experience to share with you, and the energy and enthusiasm to help you to get where you need to be.

Our curriculum is reviewed by a range of Head Teachers to ensure that you will develop the skills required to work in the industry.

After you’ve finished your Skills Bootcamp, you’re guaranteed a job interview with an employer.

You could also:

  • Get a new job or apprenticeship
  • Progress in your current job
  • Find new business opportunities if you’re self-employed
All applicants are invited to interview and take part in an initial assessment process to check your suitability for this bootcamp.

This course is free (fully funded) for independent learners (those not taking the course through their employer).

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be aged 19 or older
  • Live in the North East Combined Authority area (Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland or County Durham)
  • Have the right to work in the UK and meets residency requirements

Employers using bootcamps to upskill their workforce will be required to pay a contribution (10% for SME and 30% for large employers).

This course will start on Monday 8th September 9.30am to 12.30 for 16 weeks.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026