Special Needs Assistant SNA

Check out the college website for the next start dates/ enrolment details for evening classes
Online at www.boyneadulteducation.com
Telephone enrolment:
Ph: 046 9481654 Extension 5
Mob: 085 1704051

€600.
• Fees in full must be paid before classes commence.
• Expenses Expect to have to buy materials for some courses.
• Receipts are issued on the first night of class, if you have enrolled by post. Receipts are issued directly to you if you enrol online.
• Refunds Fees are non-refundable, unless a course does not form due to insufficient numbers or a tutor being unavailable.
Expect these refunds week 4 of courses.

QQI Level 6N1957.

The course is suitable for students who have completed QQI level 5. Further develop skills, knowledge & understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant and promote good practise among those working in the school community. This course is run in partnership with the School of Progressive Education.

Course Overview
During this course, you will learn about development and learning in children with special needs and about the role of an SNA. You will learn about child development and behaviour theories.

Learners will also explore different activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development in children with a variety of disabilities. You will learn about EPSEN Act and Irish Legislation and how to implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s).

This course will explore the role of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensue integration, inclusion, and equal opportunities. This course also includes an overview of the primary and secondary school curriculum.

For further details see www.progressivecollege.ie/sna-courses/

SNA Level 6 Programme Syllabus – 6N1957
• The Role of the SNA
• Assessment Procedures
• Observation, Recording, Report Writing & Data Protection
• Disability Awareness
• The Primary & Secondary School Curriculum
• Equal Opportunities
• Legislation
• Literacy Skills
• Professionalism

6N1957 Special Needs Assisting

Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is a legal requirement under the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 for the vetting of persons carrying out work with children or vulnerable persons.

Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement.

Students who have spent more than 6 months living outside of Ireland will need to provide a copy of their Police Clearance Certification for all international addresses that they have lived at, before starting placement.

Course Closure:
No course may be formed where the number of students enrolled does not warrant it. The Director reserves the right to close a course and refund fees or to alter times & dates of a course if deemed necessary.

Telephone: 046 9481654 Ext 5
Mobile: 085 170 4051
Email: boyneaded@eircom.net