ADVERT ID 239872
Special Needs Assistant
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Saplings Carlow
Killeshin
Co Carlow
Carlow
R93P2X3
Co Carlow
Carlow
R93P2X3
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 24 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 18 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
7
Current Enrolment:
30
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:
The Board of Management of Saplings Special School, Carlow invites applications for the position of Special Needs Assistant (Standard Post).
Saplings Special School is an evidence-based school for pupils aged 4–18 years with Autism and Complex Needs. The school has five classrooms catering for 30 students. We value individualised, evidence-based education and assessment, and provide a supportive, collaborative working environment.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and highly qualified team of teachers and SNAs. Staff at Saplings Carlow also collaborate regularly with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised educational programmes.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with autistic individuals in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting students with behaviours of concern in a special school environment.
Desirable Experience:
- Training or experience in ABA, TEACCH, PECS, LÁMH.
The successful candidate will be:
- flexible, inclusive, energetic, and demonstrate initiative.
- willing to undertake in-school training relating to the needs of the students.
- available for Croke Park hours on the two days prior to school reopening.
- committed to working as part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Appointment is subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Vetting requirements
- Pre-employment Occupational health screening
Saplings Special School is an evidence-based school for pupils aged 4–18 years with Autism and Complex Needs. The school has five classrooms catering for 30 students. We value individualised, evidence-based education and assessment, and provide a supportive, collaborative working environment.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and highly qualified team of teachers and SNAs. Staff at Saplings Carlow also collaborate regularly with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised educational programmes.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with autistic individuals in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting students with behaviours of concern in a special school environment.
Desirable Experience:
- Training or experience in ABA, TEACCH, PECS, LÁMH.
The successful candidate will be:
- flexible, inclusive, energetic, and demonstrate initiative.
- willing to undertake in-school training relating to the needs of the students.
- available for Croke Park hours on the two days prior to school reopening.
- committed to working as part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Appointment is subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Vetting requirements
- Pre-employment Occupational health screening
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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
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Roll Number:
20370V
Apply To:
Chairperson: Janet Duminy
Email: snajobs@saplingscarlow.ie
Email: snajobs@saplingscarlow.ie
County:
Carlow
Enquiries To:
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