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 teams in the workplace. We will equip our graduates to be able to work effectively in contemporary educational contexts and will qualify graduates to work in primary and post-primary settings as SNAs with specialisms in Inclusive Practice. This innovative programme is further designed to enable SNAs across primary and post-primary sectors to integrate Inclusive Practice into their working environments. Competencies in areas such as inclusive practice are becoming increasingly important for schools to maintain a content and productive environment. This programme equips graduates to lead, integrate and promote inclusive practice as part of their SNA duties. Students will experience a range of opportunities for individual, group and experiential learning with on-campus and online classes. ISNA Work PlacementProfessional practice placements provide opportunities to integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge to practice. Students develop and demonstrate the required values, knowledge(s) and practices to work with young children in the context of their setting, family, and community under the supervision of more experienced professionals. Funding OpportunityThis year the Government has approved a part-time fee scheme for SUSI funding. For programmes to be eligible for this scheme they must lead to an undergraduate major award, such as a Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree, or Honours Degree. You will need to complete between 30 and 50 credits each academic year, with any remaining credits arranged in your final year. Classes can be attended in-person or through a hybrid format that includes some in-person sessions beyond just registration, enrolment, or exams.
| Course Location | Letterkenny, Donegal |
| Course Category | Special Needs Assistant Training, Education |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 3 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 2700 |
| Entry Requirements | Direct Entry applicants are required to have a Level 6 qualification in Special Needs Assistance and to be currently employed in either primary or post-primary sectors for a minimum of 2 academic years. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) will be considered. Applications accepted through the Advanced Entry Application process Garda Vetting Non-Eu candidates will not be considered for this course unless there are still places available after all eligible EU candidates have been considered. Offerees are subject to garda vetting. Registration is temporary until garda vetting is successfully completed. Students who cannot complete garda vetting may be unable to go out on necessary placement or to fulfil course requirements. In such cases, students will be ineligible to complete registration & will be required to leave the course. |
| Career Path | Graduate careers typically include roles such as Advisors on Inclusive Practice, Classroom Assistants, Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in primary and post-primary settings, Social Care Workers, and positions in special schools and ASD classrooms. |
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