ADVERT ID 239992
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jul 1 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 15 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
230
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:
As with all positions in schools, SNAs can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time at the discretion of the school principal.
Placement may be in a mainstream class, Autism class or Moderate General Learning difficulties class.
This is a full-time position.
Appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health requirements and completion of TUSLA Online Child Safeguarding Training Module.
Applicants who are deemed to be part of the SNA supplementary panel, with supplementary panel rights must include a certified copy of the completed PF1 with their application.
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, trustworthy, respect the school ethos and have a strong work ethic. They should also have experience working as an SNA in a classroom setting with students with complex needs, assisting children with medical needs and with intimate care needs.
Experience of working with children with Autism, moderate general learning difficulties and sensory needs is essential.
Experience working with students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, and general learning difficulties is desirable.
Positions are subject to NCSE review.
The successful candidates may work with children:
A) who require support across a range of learning, sensory difficulties and/or intimate care needs.
B) with Autism and complex needs, or Moderate General learning difficulties in one of our special classes.
Duties as per circular 0030/2014
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of students at all times.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school. Candidates will be required to fulfil all hours relevant to their day and contractual hours.
All appointments subject to successful completion of: Garda Vetting Procedure, Occupational Health Screening, TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training.
Placement may be in a mainstream class, Autism class or Moderate General Learning difficulties class.
This is a full-time position.
Appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health requirements and completion of TUSLA Online Child Safeguarding Training Module.
Applicants who are deemed to be part of the SNA supplementary panel, with supplementary panel rights must include a certified copy of the completed PF1 with their application.
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, trustworthy, respect the school ethos and have a strong work ethic. They should also have experience working as an SNA in a classroom setting with students with complex needs, assisting children with medical needs and with intimate care needs.
Experience of working with children with Autism, moderate general learning difficulties and sensory needs is essential.
Experience working with students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, and general learning difficulties is desirable.
Positions are subject to NCSE review.
The successful candidates may work with children:
A) who require support across a range of learning, sensory difficulties and/or intimate care needs.
B) with Autism and complex needs, or Moderate General learning difficulties in one of our special classes.
Duties as per circular 0030/2014
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of students at all times.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school. Candidates will be required to fulfil all hours relevant to their day and contractual hours.
All appointments subject to successful completion of: Garda Vetting Procedure, Occupational Health Screening, TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training.
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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:
19694R
Apply To:
applications@scoilmhuiresenior.ie
Please put SNA Full-time Fixed term position in the subject line.
Only those applications received on or before 2 pm on the 15th July 2025 will be considered for shortlisting.
Only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted further.
Interviews will be held in Scoil Mhuire Senior on the 16th July
Please put SNA Full-time Fixed term position in the subject line.
Only those applications received on or before 2 pm on the 15th July 2025 will be considered for shortlisting.
Only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted further.
Interviews will be held in Scoil Mhuire Senior on the 16th July
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 15
Enquiries To:
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