This course is for people who wish to pursue a career in working with children with special needs as 
an assistant within an educational setting.
The Special Needs Assisting Course aims to:
Work Experience:
Candidates will have to complete at least 30 hours working with individuals with Special Needs under the age of 18 in the following educational setting only - Primary School, Secondary School and Special School Setting.
You cannot complete these hours in an Early Learning Centre (Creche)
Entry Requirements:
Candidates who do not currently work in this area must be prepared to undertake the work experience outlined above. Junior Certificate level is usually required. All learners must be fluent English speakers.
This may lead to a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education Code 5M2009
Course Day & Time: Thursday Evening 6.30 – 9.30 pm
Start Date: 17/09/26
Cost: €285 (Payment Plan Option, 3 payments of €95)
Course Format: Face to Face in class with tutor
Duration: 12 weeks
Enrolment: You can enrol through our website www.malahidecsadulted.ie
Enrolment opens on Monday the 24th of August at 10am.
Tutor: Pauline White
Note: You will need access to a PC / Laptop to access notes and to submit assignments.
| College | Malahide Community School Adult Education |
| Course ID | 178887 |
| Course Location | Malahide, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5 |
| Course Start Date | 17th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 3rd December 2026 |
| Course Duration | 12 weeks |
| Course Time | Thursday evening 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm |
| Course Fee | 285 (Payment Plan of 3 x €95 available) |
| Entry Requirements | Proficiency in English Language is required. |
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