Online Special Needs Assistant Training courses in Ireland

The Autism Awareness distance learning course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to effectively work with a child with autism in a school, home or social environment. The area of autism has become one of the most highlighted areas of disability in relation to mainstream education in recent years. The aim of…

The Deaf Awareness distance learning course aims to deliver an understanding of the range of communication tactics used in communicating with deaf people. Students will learn to become ‘deaf aware’ and gain a basic knowledge of deafness and communication skills which can be used with a range of deaf, hard of hearing and deaf blind…

NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2021 The topics will include: Understanding the causes of behavior. Developing regulation skills. De- escalation and redirection strategies. Therapeutic and restorative support. Denise O’Carroll

The inability to effectively communicate has been found to affect numerous daily life tasks. Researchers have found that individuals with disabilities experience less success than able-bodied individuals with respect to employment, education, independent living and relationships. It is essential therefore to offer augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to non-verbal children and have the knowledge to…

Coping with Challenging Behaviours distance learning course provides the student with an understanding of challenging behaviours and the factors that can create challenging behaviours. It will also provide the student with the knowledge and skills to effectively work with a child with challenging behaviours in a school or home environment. By choosing to study this…

The aim of the Dyspraxia Awareness distance learning course is to provide the student with an understanding of dyspraxia and the specific difficulties associated with this condition. Dyspraxia is a difficulty with thinking out, planning and carrying out sensory and/or motor tasks. Children with dyspraxia face many challenges each day in carrying out activities that…

The Intellectual Disability Studies distance learning course has been specifically designed by Portobello Institute so that students are equipped to provide the optimal levels of support required for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a variety of settings. Suitable for anyone with an interest in intellectual disabilities this course is highly recommended as…

The Certificate in Montessori in the Home distance learning course will give the learner an introduction to the Montessori philosophy of education and how it applies to the young child in a home environment. It will give a background to Maria Montessori’s wonderful life and the legacy that she left behind of a full curriculum…

The SNA combined QQI Level 5&6 course provides the learner with an in-depth understanding of children with additional needs, the role of the Special Needs Assistant and Irish Legislation. This course aims to equip the learner to gain employment in the field of SNA. The combined course consists of three modules and has a 60-hour…

Special Needs Assistant Training  Combined Level 5 & 6 Course Codes: 5N1786 / 5N2396 / 6N1957 Delivery: The SNA Online Blended Course is completed through Pre-Recorded and Live Online Webinars. Learners will have support through contact with their online blended learning tutor by phone and by email throughout the duration of the course. Qualifications QQI Level…

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 issued with a username and password to access the course materials, so you can complete the childcare course at your own convenience. During the course you are fully supported by…

Are you interested in Special Needs Assistant? This part time course is suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons. Portobello Institute’s QQI Level 5 Minor Award Special Needs Assisting is a qualification that will allow…

Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5 Online Course Delivery Fully Online, Start Anytime and Complete at your own pace Course Fee Information Pay In Full – €495 Qualifications QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assisting  / 5N1786 QQI Level 5 Children with Additional Needs  / 5N2396 Aims This QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assistant Course is designed to…

THIS COURSE WILL BE DELIVERED ONLINE September’21 TERM [WE ALSO HOPE TO RUN THIS COURSE ONSITE IN SCHOOL AS WELL AS AN ONLINE COURSE PLEASE ENSURE TO BOOK THE CORRECT COURSE ONLINE OR CLASSROOM BASED] LAPTOP/TABLET/PC, WEBCAM, MICROPHONE & GOOD INTERNET ACCESS REQUIRED This QQI Level 5 (5N 1786) course is run in conjunction with…

Classes run for 12 weeks online Each class is a 2-hour live webinar/lecture Time will be available for questions with the tutor outside of class time Assessment is by Continuous Assessment. Applicants will also be required to obtain 30 hours work placement. Alternative assessments may be in place to facilitate students who are unable to find…

Are you interested in Special Needs Assistant? This distance learning course is suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons. Portobello Institute’s QQI Level 6 Minor Award Special Needs Assisting is a qualification that will allow…

Special Needs Assistant Training  Level 6 Online Course Code:  6N1957 Delivery: Part Time Online Qualifications QQI Level 6 Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting 6N1957 Course Fee Pay In Full – €295 Aims This QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant Course is designed to meet the training needs of those working or volunteering as a…

THIS COURSE WILL BE DELIVERED ONLINE SEPTEMBER ’21 [WE HOPE ALSO TO OFFER A CLASSROOM BASED COURSE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE. PLEASE ENSURE TO BOOK THE CORRECT COURSE FOR YOU – ONLINE/CLASSROOM BASED] LAPTOP/PC/TABLET, WEBCAM, MICROPHONE, GOOD INTERNET CONNECTION , BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED Ran in conjunction with the College of Progressive Education ​With…

Classes run for 12 weeks Each class is a 2-hour live webinar/lecture Time will be available for questions with the tutor outside of class time Assessment is by Continuous Assessment. Applicants will also be required to obtain 30 hours work placement. Alternative assessments may be in place to facilitate students who are unable to find placement…

ONLINE 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 a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.   Tutor: Sorcha Murray

ONLINE 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 a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.   Tutor: Denise O’Carroll

ONLINE This course is designed for learners who wish to progress from a QQI Level 5 to a QQI Level 6 qualification. The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational…

ONLINE This course is designed for learners who wish to progress from a QQI Level 5 to a QQI Level 6 qualification. The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational…

Are you interested in Special Needs Assistant? This part time course is suited to anyone who has an interest in Special Needs Education, whether to pursue it as a career or use the knowledge for personal or family reasons. Portobello Institute’s QQI Level 5 Minor Award Special Needs Assisting is a qualification that will allow…

Are you considering a career as a Special Needs Assistant? Forus Training’s Level 5 Special Needs Assisting course is starting on September 20th 2021. Sign up today to gain this valuable QQI accredited qualification. This 7 week course will provide you with knowledge of the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs…

This SNA Level 5 module is designed to enable learners to work effectively as Special Needs Assistants and gain an understanding of the skills required to ensure children they are working with become independent learners. They will learn to work under the direction of the teacher and work as part of the multidisciplinary team. Through…

The purpose of this QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assisting (SNA) programme is to equip the learner with the skills necessary to ensure adults or children with special needs are offered the same opportunity to access education compared to those who do not have special needs. Learners will examine the different educational options available for children…

Are you considering a career as a Special Needs Assistant? Forus Training’s in-person Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course is starting on September 28th 2021 at the Annebrook House Hotel in Mullingar.   This 8 week QQI accredited evening course will provide you with the skills to develop, implement and evaluate a Special Needs Assisting…

Are you considering a career as a Special Needs Assistant? Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course is starting on September 6th 2021. Sign up today to gain this valuable QQI accredited qualification. This 8 week morning course will provide you with the skills to develop, implement and evaluate a Special Needs Assisting approach…

Approximately 40,000 deaf and hearing people overall use Irish Sign Language (ISL) either as their first language or in addition to their first language on a daily basis in Ireland. The Understanding Basic Sign Language distance learning course will give a concise overview of ISL, basic signs and instructions for their use. Students will gain…

Do you know the correct approach to take with a person who is disabled? Do you worry about using the wrong language or being patronising? Do you speak to the ‘person’ or their ‘carer’? Do you assume that a person with a disability always needs assistance? If these are questions you ask yourself then this…

Being able to communicate our thoughts, aspirations and basic needs is a civic right. Speech and language are the main media through which we communicate. For a variety of reasons some individuals have a delay or inflictions to their speech and language development. Through this course the student will develop a strong knowledge based insight…

In the present ever changing and evolving world of today, diversity, equality and differentiation are commonly used terms. Therefore, in accordance with The Equality Status Act 2000, valuing and accommodating all citizens of the state, regardless of impairments is essential. This course aims to provide the student with an insight and indepth knowledge of visual…