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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.

This is a fixed term job share position where you will be working every Monday, every Tuesday and every second Wednesday.

St. Catherine's special school caters for pupils with moderate, severe, profound LD and Autism with complex needs. The pupils range from 4-18 years. Applicants should have minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 44/2014.

Essential competencies for this position are: Experience of working with pupils with Autism and Intellectual disability. Working as part of a team and participating in school activities. Training in MAPA, Lamh, PECS, behaviour management, communication, ACC devices, ABA and positive behaviour support is advantageous.

Candidates must be positive, flexible and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate must be willing to engage in relevant CPD, have a strong work ethic and respect the ethos of the school. Duties may include assisting pupils in the swimming pool and assisting on out-of-school visits, walks and similar activities.

Only applications via post will only be considered and please mark the envelope 'SNA application'. Appointment will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.