ADVERT ID 240714
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 4 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 18 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 with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
12
Current Enrolment:
143
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The position is full time position. Working hours: Approximately 08:55 - 15:10.
Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, able to work on their own initiative and in a team capacity. All school staff are expected to engage in relevant CPD, respect the school ethos and to work as part of a team.
SNAs can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal. Knowledge and experience of working with children with Autism is essential as we have two classes for children with autism. SNAs may be asked to work in the mainstream classes or Autism Classes.
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, or related area, is advantageous.
Experience in working with children with epilepsy and diabetes is desirable.
Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or courses (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies, PECS, LÁMH, etc) would be of great benefit.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and completion of Children First online training.
Please only send what is required. Applications will be accepted by email only to sna_applications@monkslandschool.com .
Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, able to work on their own initiative and in a team capacity. All school staff are expected to engage in relevant CPD, respect the school ethos and to work as part of a team.
SNAs can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal. Knowledge and experience of working with children with Autism is essential as we have two classes for children with autism. SNAs may be asked to work in the mainstream classes or Autism Classes.
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, or related area, is advantageous.
Experience in working with children with epilepsy and diabetes is desirable.
Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or courses (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies, PECS, LÁMH, etc) would be of great benefit.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and completion of Children First online training.
Please only send what is required. Applications will be accepted by email only to sna_applications@monkslandschool.com .
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18312S
Apply To:
Canon Malachy Conlon via email only.
sna_applications@monkslandschool.com
sna_applications@monkslandschool.com
County:
Louth
Enquiries To:
Website:
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