This course offers a foundational and practical exploration of neurodiversity, with a focus on autism and affirming approaches that support inclusive, compassionate, and responsive educational environments.

Author: Roisin Doherty-Brady

As an SNA you can find yourself working with children who are attending EAL classes. Learn how you can best support these children as they learn to speak a new language.

Author: Allison Cunnane

This course will be based around the L1LP (Level 1 Learning Program) and the L2LP (Level 2 Learning Program). Modules will be video based and accompanied by resources, links, tips and guidance to create a positive learning experience for you and the students you will be working with!

Author: Allison Cunnane

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.

Author: Hayley Rice

Anger is a big emotion, and the outbursts it can trigger are often stressful and challenging to manage in a school environment.As an SNA, you play a crucial role in helping children navigate their emotions—but knowing how to respond effectively, without escalating the situation, can be tough. This practical and engaging course will give you a clear understanding of anger—why it happens, where it comes from, and how to support children through it.

Author: Hayley Rice

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.

Author: Debbie Cullinane

This short course provides a basic introduction for SNAs/ANAs working with students with ADHD. It aims to help SNAs/ANAs build the knowledge, confidence, and strategies to support these students. 

Participants will explore what ADHD is, and what it is not, addressing common misconceptions and gaining a clearer understanding of how ADHD can impact learning, behaviour, and relationships in school.

Author: Caoimhe Webbley

Supporting students with toileting and enuresis (incontinence challenges) in the school setting requires a developmentally informed, holistic approach. This course is designed for SNAs to provide practical strategies that promote independence, dignity, and confidence in managing toileting.

Author: Kevin Prior

Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) often work with children who, alongside care needs, may also have learning differences such as dyslexia. This course is designed to help SNAs understand dyslexia and its impact so they can support access, participation, and independence within their role and under teacher direction. With a practical, role-appropriate approach, this course provides clear information about what dyslexia is, how it affects children, and the challenges it can create in the classroom. SNAs will learn strategies to assist with organisation, emotional well-being, and the use of assistive tools—always with the goal of enabling the child to engage in learning and develop independence. This course is also of interest to teachers working with students with Dyslexia.

Author: Kevin Prior