Course Overview

Children struggling with anxiety can find the school environment overwhelming—and as an SNA, you play a vital role in offering the support they need to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. But knowing how to help can feel challenging.

This practical, easy-to-follow course gives you six essential tools to confidently support anxious children in the classroom. You’ll gain a clear understanding of anxiety—how it presents, why it happens, and what works to help children feel more secure and regulated.

Through simple, effective strategies, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand anxiety through the lens of developmental and brain science. 
• Recognise signs and triggers of anxiety and how to respond with confidence
• Create a calm, supportive environment that helps children feel safe
• Use six practical tools to help anxious children thrive in the school setting

By the end of this course, you’ll walk away feeling empowered, prepared, and equipped with actionable techniques that make a real difference in a child’s day.

This course is designed specifically for SNAs working in primary schools—so whether you're new to the role or looking to expand your toolkit, these six steps will give you the confidence and skills to support children with anxiety effectively.

Learning Outcomes: Participants will:

• Understand anxiety through the lens of developmental and brain science.
• Recognise signs and triggers of anxiety and how to respond with confidence.
• Create a calm, supportive environment that helps children feel safe.