Course description
Why take this Course?
Do you want a rewarding career as a Special Needs Assistant and make an impact on the children you work with that can be truly life-changing?
Combo Special Needs Assisting Courses Level 5 & 6 – Special Rate €940.00 (Save €260.00)
Are you interested in gaining the Special Needs Assisting Qualification with the opportunity to work in Mainstream National Schools or Secondary Schools under the direction of the Teacher?
Do you want to avail of opportunities to work in a Special Education facility, Social Care, or Childcare Facilities as a Special Needs Assistant?
Budget 2020 has allocated Funding for the creation of 1,000 new Special Needs Assistant jobs in Ireland here.
What will I Study?
This award will provide you with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant and enable you to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.
Modules
Good Practice
Relating to Children with Special Needs
Relating to other Stakeholders
Special Needs Assisting Skills
Our Teachers
Learn from highly qualified and experienced teachers who will support and prepare you for the real-life knowledge, skills, and competence required to work effectively in this field.
Entry Requirements & Work Experience
All learners are assessed prior to admission on this course.
A minimum of 20 hours mandatory work experience in a special needs context to be completed during the module.
Award
QQI: Special Needs Assisting Component Certificate Level 5 (5N1786)
Awarded by: (QQI) Quality and Qualifications Ireland
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