Special Needs Assisting QQI Level 5 and 6 Combined Live and Online via Zoom

About This Couse:

This comprehensive 12-week programme supports you to build strong foundations in inclusive, person-centred support at Level 5, and then deepens and advances those skills at Level 6. You’ll learn how to promote dignity, independence, participation, communication, and holistic wellbeing for people with additional needs, while gaining practical tools for real-world support work.

Module Order:

1. Special Needs Assisting (Level 5)
2. Special Needs Assisting (Level 6)

Module 1: Special Needs Assisting (Level 5)

Throughout this module, you will:

• Explore in the role and responsibilities of the Special Needs Assistant.
• Examine the qualities and skills of an effective Special Needs Assistant.
• Examine relevant legislation in relation to disability.
• Explore the rights of children with disabilities in relation to personal autonomy, participation and decision making.
• Relate effectively and appropriately to children who present with additional needs.
• Use care routines in feeding, toileting and general hygiene.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with children parents, primary carers, teachers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work effectively with children who present with disabilities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist children with disabilities in a range of activities, ensuring equality of opportunity through working in a safe and professional manner.
• Reflect on personal practice working with children, their parents or guardians and colleagues ensuring that children's individuality is promoted and that their needs are met.

Assessment (Special Needs Assisting [Level 5]):

• Learner Record – 40%
• Skills Demonstration – 60%

Module 2: Special Needs Assisting (Level 6)

Throughout this module, you will:

• Evaluate the provision of education for people with special educational needs with reference to current legislation.
• Assess the various educational options available in Ireland for people with special educational needs.
• Examine relevant theories, skills and processes relevant to curriculum implementation.
• Explore the differences between integration and inclusion.
• Organise learning opportunities in order to promote independence and responsibility.
• Evaluate the importance of the multidisciplinary team in devising Individual Education Plans
• Analyse skills that can be used to aid the teacher in the administration of the national curriculum.
• Assess interventions and behavior management techniques that may be used in the learning environment.
• Manage meaningful activities that are suited to people's needs and connect with their experiences and interests in the learning environment.
• Identify strategies for dealing with stressors within the work place.
• Provide assistance in the provision of education and care for individuals that present with special educational needs.
• Reflect on own attitudes, values , beliefs and assumptions in relation to working with and on behalf of people who present with disabilities.

Assessment (Special Needs Assisting [Level 6]):

• Skills Demonstration – 50%
• Project – 50%