Special Needs Assistant. - Second Level.

jamie124

Hello,
So I am considering in becoming a Special Needs Assistant after school.
A few questions:
1. Is there much demand in secondary schools for SNA'S?
2. Do I have to do a course in Special Needs?
3. Are SNA's required to carry out supervision during breaks and lunches or is that only for teachers to do? After all, SNA's are part of the school staff.
4. Is it a hard job? I have read up on the job description of an SNA and it mentions having to bring the child/adolescent to the toilet etc..?
Thanks.

spurious

Many unemployed teachers are now taking work as SNAs since there are no teaching jobs. However, the basic necessary qualifications are outlined here:
http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/Employing-Special-Needs-Assistants-SNAs-/Special-Needs-Assistant-Recruitment-and-Qualifications.html

You are there to help the child with his/her needs, so toilets etc. would be very much part of it. Usually an SNA's duties are spread over a number of children, not always in the same room.

This covers the duties:
http://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0030_2014.pdf

jamie124

Thank you