Professional Learning and Development for Classroom Assistants - Post Primary

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY

Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide classroom assistants, in a Post Primary Specialist Provision, with an opportunity to explore how to implement a wide range of strategies to support  Primary pupils with SEN, within the classroom.

Structure/Content:

This programme has been specifically structured into the following modules to support Post Primary Specialist Provision staff in the areas of:

1) Physical Structure in a Specialist Provision

2) Visual Schedules in a Specialist Provision

3) Promoting Independence in a Specialist Provision

4) Visual Supports in a Specialist Provision

5) Promoting Social Skills & Friendships in a Specialist Provision 

5a) Developing Social Skills Through Lego in a Specialist Provision

5b) Promoting Social Communication Skills in a Specialist Provision

6) Inclusion & Wellbeing Toolkit

Dates, Venues & Time:

Day 1: 21st August 2025 - Armagh Teachers Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

Day 2: 22nd August 2025 - Armagh Teachers Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

Day 3: 17th October 2025 - Clounagh Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

Targeted Audience:

Post Primary Classroom Assistants in Specialist Provisions & Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions must be attended, to complete the course*