Language support/resource/special needs

Sineadg

I am interested in teaching outside of the classroom in something like resource work/special needs/language support. My primary degree is in French/German with English in First year.
I have been teaching part-time in Sec school and in VEC (2 years full time in VEC only 10 hours this year tho in Adult Ed and Youthreach!) since 98 following a few years in industry. I dont have a H Dip.

My kids are all in school now so am looking for something permanent and def something that will guarantee me a job as I am sick to death of the insecurity. I also hate hostility and discipline issues with mainstream sec. Have I any chance of getting something outside of classrooms in Sec Schools. How would I go about getting a Special Needs Diploma? From asking around the MAry I one seems to be open to teachers only?
If I did Hibernia primary(and the cost and time frames def puts me off a bit) what are my chances of getting a job outside the classroom straight away or would I need to spend a few years in the classroom? Any advice would be very much appreciated

spurious

Not sure why you think you'd be outside the classroom in those positions. The big push from the DES nowadays is to integrate kids who need extra help, so you'd be in the classroom giving support.

Sineadg

What I meant was that I would like not to be in the traditional classroom setting where I would be facing 25 + students but rather teaching individuals or small groups.

evolving_doors

Hi Sinead,

Hours for Resource teaching mighn't be that great starting off (esp if there are other sna/resourceteachers already in the school).But you'll find they pick up as the term goes on and new students are assigned hours..Chances are those students will stay with you till the LC or JC too for the following terms...

For a list of courses check out the teaching council website
teachingcouncil DOT ie
then
Registration Information section
then
Qualifications
then
Post-Primary
then go down to the bottom of the page under 2 Appendices sections
Learning Support/Resource Teachers Appendix
&
Special Needs Assistant

Both have a list of courses (most are 1 year i think)

Meanwhile you could do an online course in various topics with icepe.eu
it won't give you automatic qualification but looks good on CV with other qualifications..next course is from 1st july to August (Costs 300 euros,, 150 if your down as a teacher in a school)

Hope that helps

Sineadg

Thanks a mil for that. A great link. Just had a look at the site so must get on to the colleges now that I havent already contacted and get details. Would really love to get into something like that.