The Special Needs Assistant Scheme to Support Teachers in Meeting the Care Needs of Some Children with Special Educational Needs, Arising from a Disability (Circular 0030/2014): Potential Implications for Post-Primary Schools

Authors

  • Pauline Kerins
  • Dolores McDonagh

Keywords:

SNA, Special Needs Assistants, Roles and Responsibilites, Post-Primary

Abstract

Circular 0030/2014 was issued by the Department of Education and Skills in 2014 in order to provide a restatement and clarification on the role of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs). This article presents preliminary findings from a study on the role and training needs of SNAs in a cohort of schools in the Border, Midland and Western region of Ireland. Findings in relation to the role of SNAs in post primary schools are presented and implications in the context of the Circular are discussed.

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2021-02-18

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Kerins, P., & McDonagh, D. (2021). The Special Needs Assistant Scheme to Support Teachers in Meeting the Care Needs of Some Children with Special Educational Needs, Arising from a Disability (Circular 0030/2014): Potential Implications for Post-Primary Schools. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 28, 31–42. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/56

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Vol. 28 (2015)

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Articles

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