ADVERT ID 236467
Special Needs Assistant
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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:
Fri Aug 29 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:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
48
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Fixed Term Positions – 2 x 0.5 Posts
St. Anne’s Special School, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
We are currently advertising for the following SNA positions at St. Anne’s Special School:
One 0.5 Fixed Term SNA Post – to be worked over the school week (i.e. across 5 days).
One 0.5 Fixed Term Job Share SNA Post.
This post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not re-apply, as their applications will be held and considered.
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s Special School caters for students aged 4–18 years with moderate and severe/profound intellectual disabilities. The school currently has 9 teachers and 22.5 SNAs supporting the delivery of individualised programmes of instruction.
Applicants should have:
Experience working with children and young people with general learning disabilities (GLD), autism, and additional needs in a special school setting.
Knowledge of low-arousal approaches and positive behaviour support strategies.
Experience or familiarity with communication systems such as LÁMH, AAC, and visual supports.
Safety Intervention (CPI) training is desirable.
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be established to fill SNA vacancies which may arise during the 2024/2025 school year, in line with DES circulars.
Application Process:
Please submit a completed Standard Application Form by post to:
Chairperson, Board of Management
St. Anne’s Special School
Sean Ross Abbey
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
E53 YC04
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 18th June 2024
Please clearly mark the envelope: “SNA Application”
St. Anne’s Special School, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
We are currently advertising for the following SNA positions at St. Anne’s Special School:
One 0.5 Fixed Term SNA Post – to be worked over the school week (i.e. across 5 days).
One 0.5 Fixed Term Job Share SNA Post.
This post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not re-apply, as their applications will be held and considered.
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s Special School caters for students aged 4–18 years with moderate and severe/profound intellectual disabilities. The school currently has 9 teachers and 22.5 SNAs supporting the delivery of individualised programmes of instruction.
Applicants should have:
Experience working with children and young people with general learning disabilities (GLD), autism, and additional needs in a special school setting.
Knowledge of low-arousal approaches and positive behaviour support strategies.
Experience or familiarity with communication systems such as LÁMH, AAC, and visual supports.
Safety Intervention (CPI) training is desirable.
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be established to fill SNA vacancies which may arise during the 2024/2025 school year, in line with DES circulars.
Application Process:
Please submit a completed Standard Application Form by post to:
Chairperson, Board of Management
St. Anne’s Special School
Sean Ross Abbey
Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
E53 YC04
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 18th June 2024
Please clearly mark the envelope: “SNA Application”
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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:
19370O
Apply To:
Chairperson,
St. Anne's Special School
Sean Ross Abbey
Roscrea
E53 YC04
St. Anne's Special School
Sean Ross Abbey
Roscrea
E53 YC04
County:
Tipperary
Enquiries To:
Website:
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