Autumn Courses 2026

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Special Needs Assisting

Caring - Health and Safety
Wednesday

Certified by QQI

Level 5 Component

Code

5N1786

Fee

€375

Course No.

8018

Sessions

16

Start Time

7:00 p.m.

Finish Time

9:30 p.m.

For people who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs as an assistant within an educational setting.

The Special Needs Assisting Course aims to:
* Equip the SNA with the necessary skills and knowledge for a rewarding career.
* Ensure adequate training of the Special Needs Assistant (SNA)
* Promote understanding of role of SNA in the classroom

Work Experience:
Candidates will have to complete at least 30 hours working with the individuals with Special Needs under the age of 18 in an educational setting, or similar during the course. This work experience may be of a paid or voluntary nature.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates who do not currently work in this area must be prepared to undertake the work experience outlined above. All learners must be fluent English speakers.
On successful completion, participants will be qualified to work as SNAs in primary, post-primary, and special school settings.

Originally delayed; did not run in Autumn 2026 due to low enrolment numbers.