Special Needs Assistant 5M4468
This one-year Special Needs Assistant 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. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Special Needs Assisting 5N1786
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Child Development 5N1764
Intellectual Disability Studies 5N1652
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Care Support 5N0758
Understanding Special Needs 5N1709
QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services 5M4468
- Leaving Certificate/LCA or equivalent
- Pre admission guidance meeting
- Mature applicants welcome
Student Contribution: €175
QQI Exam Fee €50
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.
Career Opportunities include: 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.
3rd Level Progression Examples:
Atlantic Technological University
Early Childhood Care & Education
Applied Social Care
University of Galway
- Arts Level 8
Technological University Shannon (TUS), Athlone
Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Early Years Care & Education
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
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.
