Special Needs Assistant Training courses in Ireland

This programme aims to meet the requirements of childcare supervisors and managers in relation to current childcare legislation and child protection legislation, as well as developing the skills and expertise required to work with children with disabilities in a primary or post primary school and in special units and care settings. The programme aims to…

This QQI Children with Additional Needs module is designed to enable the learner develop skills, gain knowledge and attitudes necessary to work with children who have additional needs. The learner will gain an understanding of the support needed to ensure children are fully included and integrated in a variety of care and educational environments. It…

This course is designed for people who wish to work in the area of intellectual Disability, employers in the intellectual disability area would favour job candidates with this module completed. The course will also be of particular interest to family members and friends who have contact with a person with Intellectual Disability. This Component Certificate…

Special Needs Assistant Training  Combined Level 5 & 6 Qualifications QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting 5N1786 QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Children with Additional Needs QQI Level 6 Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting 6N1957 Course Fee €1194 -Includes course materials Aims This QQI Level 5 & 6 Combined Special…

This full-time programme, which commenced in September 2014, is designed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in the growing care/disability sector. Graduates are eligible to work in mainstream schools, special schools and ASD units in the role of SNA, as support workers in centres for people with…

This one year full time course is designed to facilitate students who wish to work as classroom assistants/special needs assistants or who wish to pursue employment in childcare. It will include an introduction to working with children who have special educational needs, studying the categories of special needs, exploring the role of teamwork and managing…

This SNA Level 5 module is designed to enable learners to work effectively as Special Needs Assistants and gain an understanding of the skills required to ensure children they are working with become independent learners. They will learn to work under the direction of the teacher and work as part of the multidisciplinary team. Through…

The purpose of this QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assisting (SNA) programme is to equip the learner with the skills necessary to ensure adults or children with special needs are offered the same opportunity to access education compared to those who do not have special needs. Learners will examine the different educational options available for children…