Special Needs Assisting

This QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course helps you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support the learning and care of individuals with special educational needs.

To join our Level 6 SNA course, the minimum age is 17 years. All learners must have a good standard of English. Currently, the Department of Education and Science stipulates that all those gaining full-time employment in schools must have at least 3 passes at Junior Certificate or equivalent. Applicants should also indicate how they plan to obtain their Special Needs Assisting work experience during the course if they are not already working in the area. Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons. Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement. Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.