Q. I would like to know more about special needs assistants and what you would need know in order to help a child with special needs.
A. Would suggest that the best course of action is to have a look at the Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) section of the Special Education Support Service website where you will find the job description for SNAs among other things.
See www.sess.ie or the direct link to the relevant page which is http://www.sess.ie/sess/Main/SNAs.htm/. There is a link to the Department of Education and Science’s section on SNAs on the SESS website also.
The SESS website provides comprehensive information on aspects of special needs in Ireland. Its website aims to:
- Inform users as to the role of the Special Education Support Service and the types of support they provide.
- Act as a portal for accessing information on a range of topics relating to special education, both in Ireland and internationally.