Special Educational Needs - SEN for Special Needs Assistants - SNAs

St. Angela's College Sligo

 

Course Name Special Educational Needs - SEN for Special Needs Assistants - SNAs
Course Provider St. Angela's College Sligo
Course Code 58809 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code)
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Certificate National University of Ireland None
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Attendance Options Part time, Daytime, Weekend
Location (Districts) Sligo Town
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Intake: Annually (subject to numbers) at up to five centres regionally.
Duration 1 year part-time.
A part-time 80 hour modular course completed over 14 Saturdays, 10.00am – 4.00pm during the academic year.
Entry Requirements Applicants are required to have an interest in the area of Special Educational Needs. Applicants who are currently working as Special Needs Assistants will be given first preference.
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Expand+Programme Description
This programme is accredited by NUI, Galway and is a recognised Department of Education and Skills (DES) qualification.

This course is suitable for:
• Those currently working as Special Needs Assistants;
• Those who have ...

Course Content The programme aims:
• to develop skills, knowledge, attitudes and understanding of the role of the SNA in order to respond adequately to the SEN of pupils;
• promote good practice amongst SNAs working with pupils experiencing SEN in mainstream primary and post-primary schools, special schools and classes;
• provide a specialist qualification for SNAs, and provide a basis for further study and career development.
Subjects Taught Modules are:
• Introductory Module
• Students with Special Educational Needs;
• Social and Curricular Inclusion for students with SEN – A Whole School Approach
Further Enquiries Centre for Special Educational Needs,
Inclusion and Diversity
Education Department
St. Angela’s College
Lough Gill Sligo

T: 071 9195552/071 9143580
E: education@stangelas.nuigalway.ie