ADVERT ID 235382
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 27 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 10 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
18
Current Enrolment:
311
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:
This interview process will be used to fill the following position which is available for 2025/2026 school year:
One half of a full-time position arising due to job sharing.
How the job sharing is devised is at the discretion of the board of management. Job sharing will be conducted in line with circular 0054/2019 and Scoil Bhailenóra's Job Sharing Policy.
Applicants should have the minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 51/2019.
Essential competencies for this position are: Experience of working with children with a social / emotional / educational / communicative or behavioural additional need. Willingness to provide intimate care if required.
Experience and training in Sensory break activities, positive behaviour support, emotional regulation activities is advantageous.
The successful candidates will be positive, flexible and work well in a team environment. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in relevant CPD, have a strong work ethic and respect the ethos of the school.
Only applications via email will be considered (correct email address only)
Appointments will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references
One half of a full-time position arising due to job sharing.
How the job sharing is devised is at the discretion of the board of management. Job sharing will be conducted in line with circular 0054/2019 and Scoil Bhailenóra's Job Sharing Policy.
Applicants should have the minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 51/2019.
Essential competencies for this position are: Experience of working with children with a social / emotional / educational / communicative or behavioural additional need. Willingness to provide intimate care if required.
Experience and training in Sensory break activities, positive behaviour support, emotional regulation activities is advantageous.
The successful candidates will be positive, flexible and work well in a team environment. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in relevant CPD, have a strong work ethic and respect the ethos of the school.
Only applications via email will be considered (correct email address only)
Appointments will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18428O
Apply To:
ballinoransapplication@yahoo.com
Barry O'Sullivan
Chairperson
Barry O'Sullivan
Chairperson
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
Website:
Further Information:
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