Special Needs Assistant 5M4468
This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills and qualifications necessary to pursue a career in the area of Special Needs Assisting. Students will receive training in the skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of the special needs assistant in different settings.
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement
5N1786 Special Needs Assisting
5N1279 Human Growth & Development
5N1764 Child Development
5N1652 Intellectual Disability Studies
5N0690 Communications
5N1356 Work Experience
5N0758 Care Support
5N1709 Understanding Special Needs
Primary and Secondary Schools as well as specialist schools employ Special Needs Assistants to work in a variety of educational settings. Students may progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.See www.cao.ie for specific requirements.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway
University of Galway
Technological University Shannon (TUS), Athlone
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Sligo
The course is delivered through ongoing projects and tutorials. Students are encouraged to become self-motivated and disciplined through ongoing academic achievement and tutor feedback.
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services 5M4468
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
- At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to satisfy Garda Vetting before they commence Work Experience.
- GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
