I want to work with children with special needs what qualifications do i need?

Answer 1

I work with children who have special needs, worked for a year with a child who had Downs Syndrome and am working with children who are visually imparied.

You don't need any qualifications but experience is crucial. Volunteer work is a good way to gain some and get your foot in the door.

If you're in the UK you can work as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) where you'll be situated in a school and usually assisgned to one child who you'd help throughout the day.

The only thing i would say about a job like this is that while its amazingly satisfying it is also frustrating and difficult. You need alot of patience and then you need to consider where you're hoping to take it, as an LSA there aren't many opportunites to progress.

You could look at a career as an Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist. There are alot of careers out there that involve work with SEN children but require further education (degree then masters).

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

If you want to teach children with special needs, you will need at least a bachelor's degree that includes all the subjects required by your state for certification.

Answer 3

You won't necessarily need any qualifications, especially if you have experience.

Failing that, some social care course or something similar would probably help. Contact your local collage for a prospectus.

Answer 4

usually no qualifications .... but u shud aim towards getting an nvq2/3 in health and social care .... u need to have a clean record as they will ask for a crb check ....

good luck

Answer 5

for that kind of job..you need to have a warm and caring heart. any one that does that job.is a special person themselves..fair play to you.all the best for your future...