Classroom Assistant - Special Needs Assistant

This is a one year specialist course training students to work as Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in Pre school, Primary and Secondary School Classrooms.

A student seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. However, the student must demonstrate at interview the capacity to successfully participate on this programme. This includes both the academic and work experience elements of the programme. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme: - Leaving Certificate/LCA - QQI Level 4 Award - Mature applicants welcome - Interview - If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment - Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning) Note: For the purposes of Work Experience placements, students must be 18 years and over by the 31st October in year of entry Applicants should note that some of the practical work on this course requires some physical effort. Consequently, students with any back problems or other injuries or conditions should discuss this matter with the course co-ordinator at enrolment. Garda Vetting Required: Yes.