We look forward to working with Fórsa trade union on the upcoming campaign on the min education requirement for SNAs. We deserve better. We demand respect and to be treated as the professionals we are. #Respect4SNAs Fórsa trade union

900 but those of us working in education know it was never enough. Exceptional reviews rejected and schools stretched, no additional SNA allocation for the second year in row. Still on the children's side are we Norma Foley T.D Josepha Madigan ⚖️✨ ? Shame on you. #Respect4SNAs

It’s time to recognise and respect the vital work of SNAs. We call on parents, principals, teachers and all school staff to stand with SNAs by supporting our campaign in support of higher minimum standards of qualification for all SNAs. Please stand with us. #RespectforSNAs

#Respect4SNAs We deserve respect and recognition and to be treated as the professionals we are. We demand that the department acknowledge the outdated minimum educational requirement for SNAs is an insult to the highly educated and skilled professionals we are. Forsa Union

#72Hours this comment has turned into something of a thread on some real experiences of SNAs and the 72 hours. SNAs around the country being asked to do work that’s not appropriate - too afraid to question for fear of loosing job. #Respect4SNAs

We stand in solidarity with

#RespectForSNAs Do you know the current ed req for SNAs dates back to 1979? A bit outdated don’t you think Department of Education and Youth ? Refusal by the dept to change this in 2021 demonstrates the lack of respect for SNAs and the essential work we do. Fórsa trade union #Respect4SNAs

SNA_Advocacy_Group are delighted to see many SNAs/teachers/principals vaccinated. This is good news but let’s never forget the reneged promise of a vaccine by the department in February. We will never forget. #Respect4SNAs

As SNAs we promote inclusion and independence to think of segregation happening children with AEN in any setting would deeply upset us. Glad to hear this positive update @theonlyeoin #Respect4SNAs

As an SNA inclusion and support is something we practice daily. To think children with AEN are facing expulsion is frightening and against everything we believe in. A child’s right to education is paramount. A child centered approach is where we need to be as a society not this.

SNA_Advocacy_Group Linda attended training today on campaigning with Pat Montague in preparation for the start of the #RespectForSNA campaign with Fórsa trade union #RespectForSNAs

Half the SNAs polled here weren't even born the last time the minimum standard requirements for our job were updated in 1979. Time to update it Department of Education and Youth Listen to us and listen to Fórsa trade union #RespectforSNAs #Respect4SNAs

Cases are once again rising. In 5 weeks I will go back into a school and mix with a couple of hundred teenagers for 7 hours a day. I am still waiting on a vaccine. False promises and lies by those in government will not be forgotten. 30%... EdChatIE SNAsSpeakOut (Carol) #RespectForSNAs 💙 SNA_Advocacy_Group

#RespectForSNAs Linda O'Sullivan speaking about the Fórsa trade union campaign #RespectForSNAs Fórsa trade union #RespectForSNAs

INTO fully supports the Fórsa trade union #RespectforSNAs campaign. Our members stand in solidarity with all SNAs who contribute so much to their school communities.

SNA_Advocacy_Group Co-founder Linda O'Sullivan will be speaking on CRKC 88.7FM tonight at 7.30pm. She will be discussing the Fórsa trade union campaign #RespectForSNAs, activism and trade unions. Fórsa trade union #RespectForSNAs

SNA_Advocacy_Group condemns Norma Foley T.D comments today. This time last year we heard the grand speeches and the term “Schools are Safe”. Quite clearly now this is not the case. Failure to prepare will see mass cases in a couple of weeks time. Norma Foley T.D