This Special Needs Assisting course is delivered in partnership with Dublin City College. The course is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs in an educational setting. This 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. There is a 20 hour work placement requirement. **Runs for 12 weeks!
Course Day & Time: Thursday Evening 6.30 - 9.30pm.
Enrol now at: www.adulted.ie
| College | Palmerstown Community School Adult Education |
| Course ID | 164495 |
| Course Location | Palmerstown, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 20 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assistant Certificate. |
| Course Start Date | 1st October 2026 |
| Course End Date | 10th December 2026 |
| Course Duration | 12 weeks. |
| Course Time | Thursday 6.30 - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee | €500 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Certificate. Learners must have a good standard of English. |
| Career Path | Working as a Special Needs Assistant in a Primary or Post Primary school. |
| Course Code | THUR. |

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