Special Needs Assisting
Learn the knowledge and skill to assist in the provision of this education and care.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
This course will run in Listowel Campus, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 5 when accessing a Level 6 programme.
Further information
Start Date: 15/09/2026
€200
Fees apply to all part-time programmes.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Learners in employment may also be granted a fee waiver under the Skills to Advance Initiative. For more details on this please contact Claire at business@kerrycollege.ie
This module aims to: to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special need’s capacity.
What will I study?
Learning Outcomes
Examine the role of a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) including the qualities, skills and strategies to support and assist the child with special educational needs, in line with best practice guidelines and frameworks.
Explore the rights of the child with special educational needs and those of their families in line with relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.
Examine a range of special educational needs of children.
Explore the importance of working as part of a team to build relationships with children, families, practitioners and other adults (stakeholders) to support the child’s individual needs.
Engage in reflective practice to build relationships with children, families, practitioners and other adults (stakeholders) and to promote inclusion in learning environments.
QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Special Needs Assisting (6N1957)
Contact our Kerry College Admissions Offices – Tralee on 066 714 9696, Killarney on 064 662 2593 or parttime@kerrycollege.ie