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Special Needs Assistant - SNA

Lifelong Learning
5N1786

This course is designed to facilitate learners who intend to work with children with special needs in an educational /care setting.

Award Name Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 5 NFQ
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Ashbourne
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
School

Duration

12 weeks. Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm.

Course Web Page

Further information

Classes are on Monday evenings, commencing on Monday 21st of September 2026

€330.

Enrolment Details
To avoid class cancellations please book early
1. Online–www.ashcom.ie/adulted
2. By phone-landline 018353007
3. Postal Enrolment–see brochure

ENROLMENTCONDITIONS
• Fees cover tuition & use of building only. Materials used are at the discretion of tutors & must be paid for separately.
• Formation of course depends upon demand &availability of tutor.
• Courses are only provided for those over 16 years of age.
• Your receipt is your admission ticket to your course.
• Fees once paid are STRICTLYNON-REFUNDABLE, unless a class is not formed, in which case the fee will be returned by post as soon as possible.
• If a course is booked to capacity, we will contact the applicant & offer them their 2nd choice or a full refund.
• No deposits will be accepted as booking on a course.
• Postal enrolment students will only be contacted in the event of a class being full or due to a cancellation of a class.
• All students attend at their own risk & the Board of Management cannot accept any responsibility for injury to any person or for property mislaid on the premises.
• Rooms (computer rooms & classrooms) are available for hire at reasonable rates for committee meetings, discussion groups, etc.

This course is designed to facilitate learners who intend to work with children with special needs in an educational /care setting. Run in partnership with the College of Progressive Education. Applicants will also be required to obtain 30 hours of work placement. Students must complete the Garda Vetting process before commencing work placement. Continuous evaluation is the sole method of assessment.

5N1786 - Special Needs Assistant

Phone: 01 835 3007
Email:adulted@ashcom.ie
Website :www.ashcom.ie/adulted

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Ashbourne
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
School