Examine the role of a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) including the qualities, skills and strategies to support and assist the child with special educational needs, in line with best practice guidelines (language) and frameworks.  

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Indicative Resources

The Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Scheme (Circular)

• Clarifies and restates the purpose of the SNA scheme, which is to provide schools with additional adult support staff who can assist children with special educational needs who also have additional and significant care need

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education

• Supports and empowers those working in the sector to explore, understand and develop inclusive practices for the benefit of children, their
  families and wider society

Special Needs Assistant Hub

• Helps Special Needs Assistants and others in schools community access up-to-date, tailored information relevant to the role of the Special Needs Assistant

Information for Parents/ Guardians of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs

• The aim of this pamphlet is to inform parents and guardians about the SNA scheme in schools

National Council for Special Education (NCSE) - Online Resources

• During the time of school closure due to COVID 19, the NCSE prepared online resources for parents and teachers to support home learning.

SNA Support and Inspire Resource Hub

• Resources & quick links to help empower SNAs with the tools, information, and contacts needed to excel in that role

National Council for Special Education (NCSE) - Special Needs Assistants

• NCSE section for SNAs