ADVERT ID 236054
Special Needs Assistant
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Saplings Carlow
Killeshin
Co Carlow
Carlow
R93P2X3
Co Carlow
Carlow
R93P2X3
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 3 2025 10:14:05
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 17 2025
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 26 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
7
Current Enrolment:
30
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Saplings Special School, Carlow invites applications for the position of Special Needs Assistant (Fixed-term Post).
Saplings Special School is an evidence-based school for pupils aged 4–18 years with Autism and Complex Needs. The school has five classrooms catering for 30 students. We value individualised, evidence-based education and assessment, and provide a supportive, collaborative working environment.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and highly qualified team of teachers and SNAs. Staff at Saplings Carlow also collaborate regularly with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised educational programmes.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with autistic individuals in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting students with behaviours of concern in a special school environment.
Desirable Experience:
- Training or experience in ABA, TEACCH, PECS, LÁMH.
The successful candidate will be:
- flexible, inclusive, energetic, and demonstrate initiative.
- willing to undertake in-school training relating to the needs of the students.
- available for Croke Park hours on the two days prior to school reopening.
- committed to working as part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Appointment is subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Vetting requirements
- Pre-employment Occupational health screening
Saplings Special School is an evidence-based school for pupils aged 4–18 years with Autism and Complex Needs. The school has five classrooms catering for 30 students. We value individualised, evidence-based education and assessment, and provide a supportive, collaborative working environment.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and highly qualified team of teachers and SNAs. Staff at Saplings Carlow also collaborate regularly with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised educational programmes.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with autistic individuals in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting students with behaviours of concern in a special school environment.
Desirable Experience:
- Training or experience in ABA, TEACCH, PECS, LÁMH.
The successful candidate will be:
- flexible, inclusive, energetic, and demonstrate initiative.
- willing to undertake in-school training relating to the needs of the students.
- available for Croke Park hours on the two days prior to school reopening.
- committed to working as part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Appointment is subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Vetting requirements
- Pre-employment Occupational health screening
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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
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Roll Number:
20370V
Apply To:
Chairperson: Janet Duminy
Email: snajobs@saplingscarlow.ie
Email: snajobs@saplingscarlow.ie
County:
Carlow
Enquiries To:
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