Special Needs Assistant

Aim
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a special needs assistant in a range of education settings, such as primary and post-primary.

Modules include
Human Growth and Development
Understanding Special Needs
Special Needs Assisting
Person Centred Focus to Disability
Safety and Health in the Workplace
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Work Experience
A period of work experience is incorporated in this programme.

Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course will be qualified to support the learning environment of children attending different education settings.

Progression:
Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Examples of progression courses include:

Early Childcare & Education Level 6 (available in the College) a minimum of 5 credits at QQI Level 5 is required.
DIT, DT571 Social Care
DIT, DT572 Early Childhood Education
IT Blanchardstown, BN118 Early Childhood Education
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands