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 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…

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…

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…

Special Needs Assistant/Special Needs Assisting Module (SNA) – 5N1786 Programme Duration: Part-time: Special Needs Assistant / Special Needs Assisting Course is 1 evening per week over 12 weeks commencing Wednesday 21st September 2022. These are tutor led classes that happen every week on a Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 9:30pm using Zoom. The trainer on the…

Are you interested in studying Special Needs Assisting? Forus Training’s Level 5 course is starting on November 1st 2022 for €295.   This 7 week course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children with additional needs, the role of a special needs assistant (SNA) and relevant legislation in relation to disability. You will…

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…

This programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.

Start your career as a Special Needs Assistant with Forus Training’s Level 6 Special Needs Assisting course which is starting on September 7th 2022 for €480.   This 8 week course will provide you with the skills to develop, implement and evaluate a Special Needs Assisting approach in the management of an Early Childhood Care…