Course description
This course will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in primary, post primary education and other care settings.
You will have the opportunity to progress to the QQI Level 6 course in Advanced Training in Special Needs Assisting and Inclusion in Sallynoggin College of Further Education.
Course Content
- Special Needs Assisting
- Understanding Special Needs
- Work Experience
- Intellectual Disability Studies
- Community Inclusion
- Empowering the Individual
- Facilitating Learning
- Communications
Course Features and Facilities
- You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience as an SNA by working in a school or childcare setting
- Educational field trips
- Specialist Workshops
- Guest Speakers
- Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme
- Occupational First Aid
- Manual Handling Certificate
Course content subject to change