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Special Education Teacher support in Ireland
Special Education Teachers provide additional teaching support within the mainstream special-education model.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Country-specific guidance
Do not assume an EHCP, US IEP or another country's process applies here. Use the local education framework and current official guidance.
Start with need
Ask the school to explain the child’s identified educational needs, the support being provided and how progress will be monitored.
Planning and review
Keep examples of schoolwork, reports, communication and agreed actions. Ask when support will be reviewed and how parents and the pupil can contribute.
Current guidance
Department guidance for SET provision was revised under Circular 0064/2024; families should use the current Department materials rather than older summaries.