Professional Learning and Development Programme for Classroom Assistants - Early Years / Foundation Stage

Aim:

This Professional Learning & Development Programme aims to provide classroom assistants with an opportunity to explore and learn how to implement a wide range of strategies and resources within their classroom to better support their pupils with SEN.

Structure/Content:

This programme has been specifically structured into the following modules to support Early Years/Foundation Specialist Provision staff in the areas of:

• Physical Structure
• Visual Schedules
• Developing Activity Systems to Promote Pupil Independence
• Visual Supports
• Supporting Pupils with SBEW Needs
• Play Skills
• Developing Language and Fine Motor Skills through Play Dough
• Promoting Early Interaction Skills
• Developing Attention and Listening Skills
• Developing Social Skills through Duplo/Lego

Dates, Venue's & Time:

Please note that this training event has 2 cohorts. Please select which cohort you would like to attend:

(Cohort 1) Day 1: 27th August 2026 - Antrim Board Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

(Cohort 1) Day 2: 28th August 2026 - Antrim Board Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

(Cohort 1) Day 3: 15th September 2026 - Armagh Teachers' Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

(Cohort 2) Day 1: 02nd October 2026 - Dungannon Teachers' Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

(Cohort 2) Day 2: 16th October 2026 - Dungannon Teachers' Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

(Cohort 2) Day 3: 2nd December 2026 - Dungannon Teachers' Centre - 9:30AM - 3:30PM

Targeted Audience:

Early Years Classroom Assistants in Specialist Provisions & Special Schools

*Please note that all sessions of selected cohort must be attended to complete the course*

*Please Note: Places are prioritised for staff working within Specialist Provision Classes