Describe the role and responsibilities of the Special Needs Assistant in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills: Special Needs Assisting Assignment, OC, Ireland

Describe the role and responsibilities of the Special Needs Assistant in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines and link from practice to theory/research.  Outline how an SNA assists teachers in the classroom to expand on linking to practice.

• The qualities and skills required when working with children with disabilities need to be stated and linked to theory/research.
• You need to state what qualities and skills are required by an SNA e.g. confidentiality, respect, working inclusively, etc., and link from practice to theory/research.