Programme Duration:
Part-time: Special Needs Assistant / Special Needs Assisting Course is 1 evening per week over 12 weeks commencing Tuesday 27th January 2026. These are tutor-led classes that happen every week on a Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 9:30pm using Zoom.
The trainer on the course is a trainer from the disability sector and has real hands-on experience
On this Special Needs Assistant / Special Needs Assisting course, learners will:
Explore 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.
More information on the course can be found at:
https://pinnacletraining.ie/courses/special-needs-assistant-qqi-level-5-sna/
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 - Special Needs Assisting Module (SNA) – 5N1786 |
| Course Start Date | 27th January 2026 |
| Course End Date | 14th April 2026 |
| Course Duration | 3 Months - 12 Weeks |
| Course Time | 6:30pm - 9:30pm - commencing Tuesday 27th January 2026 These are tutor led classes that happen every week on a Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 9:30pm using Zoom. The trainer on the course is a trainer from the disability sector and has real hands-on experience (and able to great advice to people on the course). |
| Course Fee | 360 |
| Entry Requirements | It is preferable that learners have either a QQI Level 4 certificate or equivalent qualifications and/OR relevant life and work experiences. Learners will be responsible for organising their own work experience. |
| Career Path | Learners will acquire knowledge, skills and competence in the role of the Special Needs Assistant, learning how to effectively relate to children with special needs. Working within the principles of good practice (e.g. confidentiality, inclusion, independence, boundaries, etc.) they will learn how to form appropriate relationships with the children, their parents, their primary carers, teachers and other professionals. |
| Course Code | 5N1786 |
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