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Progressive College Special Needs Assistant Combined Course
QQI Level 5 & 6 - Special Needs Assistant Combined
€995
You will attend class one evening a week from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm for 20 evenings. This allows you to fit learning around your busy working and family life.
The course fee is already inclusive of all documentation, lecturing, learner registration, and QQI certification fees. There are no other fees to pay.
During this course, you will learn about development and learning in children with special needs and about the role of an SNA. You will learn about child development and behaviour theories.
Learners will also explore different activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development in children with a variety of disabilities. You will learn about EPSEN Act and Irish Legislation and how to implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s).
This course will explore the role of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure integration, inclusion, and equal opportunities. This course also includes an overview of the primary and secondary school curriculum.
Starts: 7th October 2025
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Duration: 20 evenings
Location: Tralee Education Support Centre
Enrol here:
https://progressivecollege.ie/course/sna-qqi-level-5-6-combined/
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CPD SCHEDULE - SEPT 25- DEC 25
Please click link for further Information:https://www.esci.ie/primary-post-primary-teacher-events-ireland.html
DIGITAL BADGE “Using Evidence for Wellbeing in Educational Settings”
The very popular DIGITAL BADGE “Using Evidence for Wellbeing in Educational Settings” will commence on Sept 8th and conclude on November 3rd.
Wellbeing is a multi-faceted concept and whilst we are all very aware of the need to enhance this as much as possible in our educational settings, it can be difficult to know what the best strategy is to use.
This course will give you an opportunity to consider the current wellbeing practices in your own educational setting and to look at relevant research evidence that could inform future practice or initiatives in your own context.
Course Format
- 3 Live Webinar Sessions (facilitated via Zoom)
- 4 Self-directed online modules (completed in your own time, at your own pace)
- 3 peer group meetings with your Peer Triad*, online, hybrid or in-person. (the group decides)
- 3 forum posts on www.trex.ie
- Tutor support offered throughout, via online support sessions and email/phone.
*The Peer Triad system means that you experience the course with other colleagues and share perspectives on the course content. At the end of the course, each member of the Triad confirms to the facilitators that the others have taken part in the process and that plays a major role in the release of the digital badge to certify completion.
Action Plan for Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in your school
Having engaged with all course content, you will be asked to complete a short Action Plan detailing how you can make research-evidence classroom ready. (Note: you are not required to carry out this Action Plan as part of the Digital Badge though may choose to proceed with your Action Plan in your own educational setting on completion of the course). You will be supported by peers and tutors in the completion of this Action Plan.
Further Information
If you have any questions or queries, please contact:
We look forward to working from you!
Register using this link: Digital Badge Sept 2025
OR using the QR Code below
Catering Procurement
Tralee Education Support Centre is looking for companies to submit a catering proposal using the form in the link below. All the required information is in the form. The closing date for all expressions of interest is Monday the 30th of June at 5pm.
Application Form: Catering Form