| 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 Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| 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. |
| Comment |
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 ...
Hide-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 completed this course or other courses in the past and wish to up-skill;
• Those who wish to work as Special Needs assistants in the future;
• Parents;
• Carers;
• Other professionals who wish to gain an overview of Special Educational Needs in primary and post-primary settings.
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| 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 |
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