Special Needs Assistant - Special & Mainstream Education
This one year course trains students to work as Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in the care of the child or adult with a mental or physical disability, and as SNA's in Primary and Secondary School Classrooms. Liberties College has offered courses in the training of SNAs since 1991. This is a joint training programme offered by the Central Remedial Clinic Clontarf and Liberties College.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year Full Time
Entry Requirements
LIBERTIES COLLEGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You should be at least 17 years of age.
One references must be uploaded to your online application page.
Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course.
Relevant work experience or training will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
PROGRESSION
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EMPLOYMENT
Special Needs Assistant in Special Schools, Mainstream, Primary & Secondary schools
Day Care centres and Clinics
Personal Assistants
Further information
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All full-time day courses are €50. This is a non-refundable registration charge.
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Online Applications open for 2024/25
Alternatively you can obtain an application form from the College Office.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Admissions Office
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street Dublin 8
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
Lectures/Classes three days per week in Liberties College
Two–day placement each week in classrooms in Special Schools or Mainstream Education.
Training in typical SNA duties:
Assisting children with everyday practical tasks – e.g. clothing, feeding, toileting and hygiene
Educational assistance e.g. helping the child with writing or typing
LÁMH Module – Students are trained in the use of LÁMH, a manual sign system used by children with intellectual disability & Communication needs.
Lundy, NDA – Disability Awareness Training, TULSA – Child Protection Training, HSA online training course, Manual Handling & First Aid
Garda vetting for work experience.
Special Needs Assisting
Understanding Special Needs
Equality and Disability
Work Experience
Communications
Intellectual Disability
Care Provision and Practice
Safety and Health at Work
Human Growth and Development
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
5M2786 - Community Care
Phone: 01 454 0044
Email: info@liberties.cdetb.ie
Web: www.libertiescollege.ie