Special Needs Assisting

Course details

The aim of this module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills 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 needs assisting capacity.

Programme Aim:

At the end of the course the learner will be:

• To become familiar with the ways of relating to children with special needs
• To develop skills capable of creating and maintaining appropriate relationships with children, their parents, their primary carers,. Teachers and other professionals
• To acquire knowledge, skills and competence in the role of special needs assistant
• To identify their own abilities and aptitudes to work as a special needs assistant
• To demonstrate good practice in working as a special needs assistant

Entry Requirement

Minimum of Level 4 certificate standard of education. Strong interest in the provision of quality care for children, Competency in written and spoken english