SNA Courses

Children struggling with anxiety can find the school environment overwhelming—and as an SNA, you play a vital role in offering the support they need to feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. But knowing how to help can feel challenging.

This practical, easy-to-follow course gives you six essential tools to confidently support anxious children in the classroom. You’ll gain a clear understanding of anxiety—how it presents, why it happens, and what works to help children feel more secure and regulated.

Through simple, effective strategies, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand anxiety through the lens of developmental and brain science. 
• Recognise signs and triggers of anxiety and how to respond with confidence
• Create a calm, supportive environment that helps children feel safe
• Use six practical tools to help anxious children thrive in the school setting

By the end of this course, you’ll walk away feeling empowered, prepared, and equipped with actionable techniques that make a real difference in a child’s day.

This course is designed specifically for SNAs working in primary schools—so whether you're new to the role or looking to expand your toolkit, these six steps will give you the confidence and skills to support children with anxiety effectively.

This engaging and practical course is designed for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) who want to deepen their understanding of sensory processing and the role of sensory play in supporting children with additional needs. Participants will explore how sensory processing impacts learning and behaviour, learn to identify sensory sensitivities and needs, and discover strategies to create inclusive, sensory-friendly environments. SNAs will learn about the eight sensory systems of the body and will gain confidence in using sensory play to enhance regulation, engagement, and development in the children they support.