ADVERT ID 237632
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 9 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 23 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
288
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:
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a senior all girls school with an autism class opening in September 2025.
While not essential, experience and qualifications in special education and Autism, in particular managing challenging behaviour and positive behaviour support planning would be beneficial.
Experience of working in a team including knowledge of Personal Pupil plans is essential.
Please attach a copy of Panel Form 1 (PF1) to confirm panel rights.
Only those applicants called for interview will receive a response.
Only applications via post will be considered. The standard application form can be found online at www.educationposts.ie.
Successful candidates will be expected to respect confidentiality at all times.
Applicants should have qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Circular 0051/2019.
Appointment is subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and completion of Children First online training.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
While not essential, experience and qualifications in special education and Autism, in particular managing challenging behaviour and positive behaviour support planning would be beneficial.
Experience of working in a team including knowledge of Personal Pupil plans is essential.
Please attach a copy of Panel Form 1 (PF1) to confirm panel rights.
Only those applicants called for interview will receive a response.
Only applications via post will be considered. The standard application form can be found online at www.educationposts.ie.
Successful candidates will be expected to respect confidentiality at all times.
Applicants should have qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Circular 0051/2019.
Appointment is subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and completion of Children First online training.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
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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:
18689T
Apply To:
The Chairpersin BoM,
Military Road
Waterford
X91 XN28
Please mark on the envelope SNA JOb A
Military Road
Waterford
X91 XN28
Please mark on the envelope SNA JOb A
County:
Waterford
Enquiries To:
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