Q.Q.I. Level 5 - Special Needs Assisting (SNA) Course |
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S.N.A. Course - Q.Q.I. Level 5
Course Day & Time: Thursday Evening - 6.30 – 9.30pm
Start Date: 29/01/26
Cost: €500
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) course 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.
The primary role of an SNA is to provide support and guidance for students with additional learning needs and disabilities. They assist teachers and ensure children with additional needs gain access to all areas of the curriculum.
A typical daily role of the SNA could include but not limited to:
· Assisting the teacher prepare classroom materials
· Assisting children and provide support as needed
· Ensuring the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children are met
· Working with the children inside or outside the classroom
· Assisting children with the hygiene needs such as toileting, clothing, feeding, and general hygiene.
Course Day & Time: Thursday Evening - 6.30 – 9.30pm
Start Date: 29/01/26
Cost: €500
- · Classes run for 12 weeks
- · Each class is held in person in Palmerstown Community School.
- · Assessment is by Continuous Assessment.
- Applicants will also be required to obtain 20 hours work placement.
- No final exam.
- Course documentation for this SNA Level 5 course is detailed, comprehensive and easy to read.
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) course 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.
The primary role of an SNA is to provide support and guidance for students with additional learning needs and disabilities. They assist teachers and ensure children with additional needs gain access to all areas of the curriculum.
A typical daily role of the SNA could include but not limited to:
· Assisting the teacher prepare classroom materials
· Assisting children and provide support as needed
· Ensuring the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children are met
· Working with the children inside or outside the classroom
· Assisting children with the hygiene needs such as toileting, clothing, feeding, and general hygiene.
