ADVERT ID 89026 *

Special Needs Assistant

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School of the Holy Spirit

FAO: The Chairman
Address:School of the Holy Spirit,
Callan Road,

Kilkenny.
https://www.holyspiritkilkenny.com
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jul 18 2017 13:36:38
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 14 2017
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 30 2017
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total number of staff:
15
Current Enrolment:
84
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POST DETAILS

Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of School of the Holy Spirit, seeks applications from suitably qualified SNAs for the above position. Salary and conditions as per the Department of Education & Skills.
School of the Holy Spirit is a special vertical co-educational school for students with Autism and/or Emotional Behavioural Difficulties. Enrolment is 84 students aged between 4-18 years. There are 15 Teachers and 31 SNAs on staff. 7 classes are at primary level and 7 classes are at secondary level.
Significant experience of working in a Special School with students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and students with severe challenging behaviours is essential. Previous experience in an Autism Specific School will be a distinct advantage.
Qualifications in the following areas are highly desirable due to the specialised nature of the work in this school:
• Fetac Level 5 Childcare or equivalent qualification, or above
The understanding of Multi-Sensory Integration Programmes would be a distinct advantage.
Suitable applicants may also be invited to join a substitute panel of SNAs in the school.
Please mark envelope ‘SNA Application’. All appointments are subject to Garda Vetting Clearance and sanction by the Department of Education and Skills.
Interviews will be held in the third week in August 2017.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19523N
Apply To:
FAO: The Chairman
Address:School of the Holy Spirit,
Callan Road,

Kilkenny.
County:
Kilkenny
Phone:

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