ADVERT ID 235346
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon May 26 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 9 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Substitute - maternity
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
200
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:
Please clearly mark envelop "SNA Job Application."
Successful candidates may be asked to work in both mainstream and special class settings.
The successful applicant will work under the guidance and direction of the school Principal/Deputy Principal.
Applicants for the position must demonstrate:
1. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
2. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant in the context of addressing the specific care needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
3. Experience of working with pupils with different Special Educational Needs, with a specific emphasis on Autism;
4. An understanding of the importance of flexibility and teamwork within different Special Education settings across the school i.e Special/Autism class settings and mainstream class settings;
5. An ongoing commitment to availing of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
All applicants for the position must have completed the 'Children First E-Learning Programme' within the last 6 months. A copy of the certificate of completion for the programme must be included with the application for the position.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the dignity and confidentiality of the pupils at all times.
Canvassing will disqualify.
Successful candidates may be asked to work in both mainstream and special class settings.
The successful applicant will work under the guidance and direction of the school Principal/Deputy Principal.
Applicants for the position must demonstrate:
1. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
2. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant in the context of addressing the specific care needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
3. Experience of working with pupils with different Special Educational Needs, with a specific emphasis on Autism;
4. An understanding of the importance of flexibility and teamwork within different Special Education settings across the school i.e Special/Autism class settings and mainstream class settings;
5. An ongoing commitment to availing of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
All applicants for the position must have completed the 'Children First E-Learning Programme' within the last 6 months. A copy of the certificate of completion for the programme must be included with the application for the position.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the dignity and confidentiality of the pupils at all times.
Canvassing will disqualify.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
17663T
Apply To:
The Chairperson,
Scoil Phádraig Naofa,
Rathvilly,
Carlow
R93RD98
Scoil Phádraig Naofa,
Rathvilly,
Carlow
R93RD98
County:
Carlow
Enquiries To:
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