ADVERT ID 239850
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 24 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 8 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
18
Current Enrolment:
256
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:
This is a fixed term position for the year to cover one half of a full time SNA job share. The successful candidate will work week on week off with the other SNA.
Applicants must have the required qualifications as per Department of Education and a minimum of FETAC level 5. Experience of working in a primary school with children with complex special educational needs, medical needs, intimate / toileting needs, ASD and EBD is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate their experience and ability to manage pupils presenting with challenging behaviours and must also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team.
The successful candidate must also be willing to engage with ongoing professional development and will be required to be flexible in working 36 additional hours during the school year as per current public service agreements.
The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the school Patron.
Applicants must have the required qualifications as per Department of Education and a minimum of FETAC level 5. Experience of working in a primary school with children with complex special educational needs, medical needs, intimate / toileting needs, ASD and EBD is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate their experience and ability to manage pupils presenting with challenging behaviours and must also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team.
The successful candidate must also be willing to engage with ongoing professional development and will be required to be flexible in working 36 additional hours during the school year as per current public service agreements.
The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and the approval of the school Patron.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
17124M
Apply To:
Apply by email only to jobsardeemns@gmail.com and state clearly SNA Application in the subject line of the email.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.
County:
Louth
Enquiries To:
Website:
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