A qualification that provides you with the knowledge and skills for a career as a Special Needs Assistant. It will enable you to make a positive and life-changing impact on the children you work with.
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
This Special Needs Assisting qualification is the ideal route to employment in a supporting role in schools as a classroom assistant. You will gain the skills you need to begin working in schools and develops an understanding of the legislation, relationships and developmental techniques that are required for this role.
The purpose of the following units is to equip you with the knowledge, skill, and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.
At the end of unit 1 & 2 learners will be able to:
At the end of this unit learners will be able to:
At the end of this unit learners will be able to:
You will be in a bubble:
Hybrid Learning September 2020
Dorset College continues to adhere to the government’s guidelines on protective measures required to be in place in order to combat the COVID-19. These protective measures mean that our classes will now be delivered through a Hybrid model as outlined above.
An interest in gaining the skills on how to support children with special educational needs, within an educational environment or childcare facility.
Assessment Method
A combination of module appropriate assessment methods will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes on the course. These methods will include a skills demonstration and a Project.
Assessment Methods
| Project: 50% | Skills Demonstration: 50% |
Award
NOTE: A learner will only achieve their award once all components are completed including the 20 hour work experience.
QQI/FET Special Needs Assisting Level 6 Minor Award (Course Code: 6N1957 )
Awarded by: QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Credit Value: 15 ECTS
Final Grading
Pass 50%- 64% / Merit 65%-79% / Distinction 80%-100%
Special needs assistants (SNAs) play an important role in assisting the teacher to support students with special educational needs and those who have significant care needs.
SNA’s provide classroom support to pupils with a wide range of severe learning, physical or behavioral difficulties.
Progression
A qualification that provides the knowledge, skills and aptitudes for the role and responsibilities of a Special Needs Assistant when working with children in a special needs setting - Opportunities for progression include;
Other relevant Level 6 – 8 Modules on the NFQ.
Note: Department of Education and Science requirement for those seeking full-time employment in schools must have at least 3 passes at Junior Certificate or equivalent.
To secure a place on this course a deposit of €150.00 applies and the remainder paid in instalments. You have the flexibility of using our online payment facility to manage your course payments at any time, from the comfort of your own home. Pay Online
Payment Plan
| Deposit: €150.00 | Secures your Place on the Course |
| 1st Instalment: €250.00 | 24/11/20 |
| 2nd Instalment: €250.00 | 24/12/20 |
NOTE: Course Fee: Level 5 = €550.00 / Level 6 = €650.00
A Special Rate of €940.00 applies to those who book both Level 5 and Level 6 Special Needs Assisting. (Save €260.00)
For those who book both the payment is: Deposit €150.00 & 2 Monthly payments of €395.
