Professional Accreditation
Accredited Learning Support Assistant (ALSA)
What is ALSA?
Accredited Learning Support Assistant (ALSA) accredited courses provide learning support assistants with the skills to support dyslexic children in the classroom, under the supervision of the class teacher.
These courses are often delivered as a module as part of a university undergraduate course in education or by a local authority in association with a university. Currently they are taught at level 4, 5 and 6.
How to apply for ALSA
To apply for an ALSA accreditation please start your online application via the Application box on the right of this page.
- There is a fee of £50 which you will need to pay via the credit/debit card link within the application process
- If your employer/school is paying please select the invoice option in the application process
Courses accredited for ALSA
| Bath Spa University | Level 6 Module: Professional Practice: Supporting the Dyslexic Learning in the Classroom |
| Access to Education, Birmingham LEA in partnership with Newman University | Level 4: Lead Practitioner for Individual Learning Needs |
| University of Chester | Level 6 Module: Specialist Support for Professional Development within the BA (Hons) Special Education and Disabilities |
| The Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Academy | Level 4 - Dyslexia Certificate |
| Liverpool Hope University | Level 4 - Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) for Support Assistants |
| Positive Dyslexia | Level 3 - Accredited Learning Support Assistant |
| Wrexham Glyndŵr University | Supporting Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties |
| University of South Wales | BA (Hons) Early Years Education and Practice - Year 2 Inclusive Practice in Early Years module |
What's next?
ALSA candidates can go on to take an accredited course at Accredited Teacher/Practitioner Status (ATS/APS) and/or Accredited Teacher/Practitioner Dyscalculia (ATD/APD)