Candidates who successfully complete this module will:

• Be familiar with ways of relating to children with special needs
• Be capable of creating and maintaining appropriate relationships with children, their parents, their primary carers, teachers and other professionals
• Acquire knowledge, skills and competence in the role of the special needs assistant
• Reflect on their abilities and aptitudes to work as a special needs assistant
• Demonstrate good practice in working as a special needs assistant

The specific Learning Outcomes

• Good Practice
• Relating to children with Special Needs
• Relating to other Stakeholders
• Special Needs Assisting Skills

Duration: 2 hours class X 10

Location: METAC Training

Course Cost: Please contact our office for further details

Certification: QQI 5N1786 Minor Award in Special Needs Assisting Level 5

Transfer and Progression:

You can progress to a relevant level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Please contact our office on 057 8756540 or email registration@metac.ie for further information.