ADVERT ID 236369

Special Needs Assistant

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Scoil na Naomh Uilig

Scoil na Naomh Uilig
Rickardstown
Newbridge
W12 FK10
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 4 2025
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 18 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
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
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
42
Current Enrolment:
595
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:
Scoil na Naomh Uilig is a fully inclusive Catholic Primary School which caters for children of all abilities including children with severe/profound and moderate GLD and Autism.

There is one fixed-term position available in a Severe & Profound class for the forthcoming school year.

Applicants need the following competencies:
- Experience of working in a special education setting
- Knowledge and understanding of mild/moderate and severe/profound GLD and Autism
- Knowledge and understanding of dealing with challenging behaviour
- Familiarity with programmes specific to pupils with additional needs eg Lámh, PECS, TEACCH, sensory circuits etc.
- Knowledge and training in proactive positive behaviour techniques and conflict resolution; appropriate qualifications.

Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be positive, be flexible, display strong work ethic and display commitment to the ethos of the school.

Applications via email only to snaapplications@snu.ie. Applications should be on the standard application form only, sent in PDF format and not zipped.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
20271T
Apply To:
Applications via email only to snaapplications@snu.ie for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
County:
Kildare

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