Special Needs Assistant Training is necessary for anyone interested in working with and teaching people with special needs. The job of a special needs assistant is to help teachers in schools by providing support to kids with mental or physical disabilities.
SNA courses supply the aspiring assistant with skills and knowledge when dealing with children with learning difficulties. They will need to help the child in communicating with others, while making sure they understand their curriculum.
If you are interested in working with children with special needs you will need to have patience, sensitive sensibilities and a caring outlook.
Our next 12-week, part-time SNA (Special Needs Assisting) QQI Level 5 course starts on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. This online SNA course is delivered through…
Certificate in Disability Support – Make a Meaningful Impact Develop the skills to provide compassionate and effective support to individuals with disabilities with our Certificate…
This QQI Level 6 course is designed for those who have already completed a Level 5 award in Special Needs Assisting or a related area…
The BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice – Top-Up builds on your existing degree to develop advanced professional expertise in inclusive education. This one-year honours programme focuses on…
The BA (Hons) Inclusive Education Practice at Portobello Institute is designed for educators and practitioners who want to develop specialist skills to support inclusive learning environments and…
This course is specifically aimed at Special Needs Assistants (SNA's), teachers and parents who have an interest in gaining practical and applied knowledge in the…
Working in the education sector is an important job which comes with significant responsibilities. Learners on this course, will become part of increasingly multi skilled…
Children with Additional Needs - QQI level 5 Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age is 17 Years. All learners must have a good standard…
Epilepsy Course Details Entry requirements CPD Courses are great for students who may already be working in the SNA, Early Years & Primary School areas…
Personal and Professional Development Course Details Entry requirements CPD Courses are great for students who may already be working in the SNA, Early Years &…
An inclusive education system includes, welcomes, and supports all learners to learn and teachers must be professionally competent and confident in teaching and breaking down…
This fully online QQI Level 5 & 6 Combined Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Course is designed to meet the training needs of those working or…
Our QQI Special Needs Assistant Online courses (SNA) can be fully completed through our distance learning method with excellent tutor support. As our learner, you will be…
QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assisting Classes run for 12 weeks Each 2.5 hour class is held in Pobalscoil Neasáin Assessment is by Continuous Assessment.…
With the introduction of the SNA in schools, children are now able to fully meet their potential thanks to the additional support the SNA provides…
QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assisting – In-Person Classes run for 10 weeks Each 2.5 hour class is held in Pobalscoil Neasáin Assessment is by…
Ran in conjunction with the City College Dublin With the introduction of the SNA in schools, children are now able to fully meet their potential…
The Special Purpose Award in Special Education will appeal to those currently working as Special Needs Assistants (who have acquired an NFQ Level 6 award in…
Respiratory Disorders Course Details Entry requirements CPD Courses are great for students who may already be working in the SNA, Early Years & Primary School…
This 10-week Special Needs Assisting course is available in September and in January. Level 5 is two weeks classroom based with the remainder online Level…
Learn how shadow teachers provide personalised support to students with special needs in this free online SEN course. This teacher training course on special education…
Learn all about SENCO, its roles, responsibilities and guiding principles and practices with this free online course. A school's special educational needs coordinator is crucial…
Special Needs Assistant Combined (3 Modules ) - QQI Level 5 & 6 - Blended Online Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age is to…
Special Needs Assistant Combined (3 Modules ) - QQI Level 5 & 6 - On Campus Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age is to…
Special Needs Assistant Combined (3 Modules ) - QQI Level 5 & 6 - On Demand Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age is to…
Special Needs Assistant Combined (SNA – 2 Modules) - QQI level 5 - Blended Online Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age is 17 Years.…
Special Needs Assistant Combined (SNA – 2 Modules) - QQI level 5 - On Campus Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age is 17 Years.…
Special Needs Assistant Combined (SNA – 2 Modules) - QQI level 5 - On Demand Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age is 17 Years.…
Special Needs Assistant Course - QQI level 5 Course Details Entry requirements The minimum age to apply to this special needs assistant course is 17…
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of…
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