ADVERT ID 239138
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 18 2025
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 2 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
16
Current Enrolment:
201
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:
OLV BNS is looking for a candidate to fill 0.5 (16 hours) Special Needs Assistant (SNA) post in mainstream classes. Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per the DES guidelines.
This is a fixed term (1 year) part time (16 hours) post arising from a job-sharing arrangement at the school.
Requirements
Relevant qualifications and experience
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, is advantageous. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc) would be advantageous.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience of working with children with sensory impairments, medical or care needs would be highly desirable.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently and as part of a team. The must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The proposed date for in person interviews is Wednesday July 2nd 2025.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and occupational health screening (Medmark).
This position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Applications will only be accepted by email. Please put SNA Application in the subject line of the email. Canvassing will disqualify.
This is a fixed term (1 year) part time (16 hours) post arising from a job-sharing arrangement at the school.
Requirements
Relevant qualifications and experience
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, is advantageous. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc) would be advantageous.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience of working with children with sensory impairments, medical or care needs would be highly desirable.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently and as part of a team. The must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The proposed date for in person interviews is Wednesday July 2nd 2025.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and occupational health screening (Medmark).
This position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Applications will only be accepted by email. Please put SNA Application in the subject line of the email. Canvassing will disqualify.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18910P
Apply To:
Ballymun Rd
Ballymun Road
N/A
D09HC90
Ballymun Road
N/A
D09HC90
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 9
Enquiries To:
Website:
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