ADVERT ID 170623
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 31 2022
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 7 2022
Commencement Date:
Thu Sep 1 2022
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
8
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
17
Current Enrolment:
103
Droichead school:
Yes
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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:
Additional Information:
St Killian’s is a special primary school for pupils with a range of diagnoses including SLD/ASD/SSLD/DCD.
Currently there are three class streams in St Killians.
Multi-Stream Classes-Pupils with a diagnosis of SLD/SSLD/DCD and/or ASD.
ASD Class Stream-Primary Diagnosis of ASD
ASD Class Stream-Primary Diagnosis of ASD and mild/moderate GLD
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Guidelines.
FETAC Level 5 in SEN or similar is desirable, other qualifications include: CPI, First Aid, Lámh, AAC, diabetes awareness, emergency epilepsy medication training. Please include details of any courses in your application.
It would also be desirable for candidates to have worked in a special school setting and have experience of working with pupils with ASD, Communication Difficulties, PECs, Lamh, Behaviours of Concern and pupils who require intimate care (toilet training and changing nappies) and administration of medication.
A proven ability to support the class team in pupil progress reviews, contribution to IEP planning and Pupil Support Plans is essential.
A proven ability to work in high care needs environments and to support pupils through the development of behaviour modification plans in conjunction with the Class Teacher is desirable.
A proven ability working as a team is essential, with a focus at all times on Safety, Welfare and Care of pupils. To understand the dimensions of escalated behaviours and to suggest and contribute ideas to managing these safely with the dignity of the child and their peers in mind.
A proven ability and willingness to develop pupil specific resources in consultation with the class teacher is essential, such as sensory integration resources, sensory play resources, shoe-box tasks and movement/art based interventions.
POSTAL APPLICATIONS ONLY.
Email applications will not be considered.
St Killian’s is a special primary school for pupils with a range of diagnoses including SLD/ASD/SSLD/DCD.
Currently there are three class streams in St Killians.
Multi-Stream Classes-Pupils with a diagnosis of SLD/SSLD/DCD and/or ASD.
ASD Class Stream-Primary Diagnosis of ASD
ASD Class Stream-Primary Diagnosis of ASD and mild/moderate GLD
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Guidelines.
FETAC Level 5 in SEN or similar is desirable, other qualifications include: CPI, First Aid, Lámh, AAC, diabetes awareness, emergency epilepsy medication training. Please include details of any courses in your application.
It would also be desirable for candidates to have worked in a special school setting and have experience of working with pupils with ASD, Communication Difficulties, PECs, Lamh, Behaviours of Concern and pupils who require intimate care (toilet training and changing nappies) and administration of medication.
A proven ability to support the class team in pupil progress reviews, contribution to IEP planning and Pupil Support Plans is essential.
A proven ability to work in high care needs environments and to support pupils through the development of behaviour modification plans in conjunction with the Class Teacher is desirable.
A proven ability working as a team is essential, with a focus at all times on Safety, Welfare and Care of pupils. To understand the dimensions of escalated behaviours and to suggest and contribute ideas to managing these safely with the dignity of the child and their peers in mind.
A proven ability and willingness to develop pupil specific resources in consultation with the class teacher is essential, such as sensory integration resources, sensory play resources, shoe-box tasks and movement/art based interventions.
POSTAL APPLICATIONS ONLY.
Email applications will not be considered.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19410A
Apply To:
Chairperson of BOM
Sean Oakes
SNA Application
Old Youghal Road
Mayfield
Cork
T23 NV96
Sean Oakes
SNA Application
Old Youghal Road
Mayfield
Cork
T23 NV96
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
021 450 5168
Website:
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