ADVERT ID 240837
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jul 8 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jul 24 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
46
Current Enrolment:
602
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:
St. Anthony’s BNS is an all boys Catholic primary school based in Ballinlough, Cork. The school has an administrative principal and administrative deputy principal. There are 26 mainstream classes along with 2 ASD Special classes.
The school has a long record of both sporting and cultural achievements and provides an inclusive and holistic education, which the Board credits to the staff and parents of the school.
Applicants with experience as SNA in both mainstream and special class settings, a strong work ethic, who can multi-task, manage a varied timetable and who can work to their own initiative are invited to apply for the posts.
Applicants will be expected to collaborate with all members of staff for the development of the whole school and to maximise each child’s chance of success.
Staff are encouraged to share their own skills and talents beyond classroom hours also be it in relation to children’s learning, extra-curricular activities or whole school development.
Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with Autism is desirable.
These are two Fixed-term positions:
One post is a fulltime 1.0 Fixed-term post for the academic year 2025-2026.
The other post is a job-share Fixed-term post for the academic year 2025-2026, the successful candidate will be working on a week on week off basis with another SNA.
Applications by email only on the Standard Application Form for SNA Posts, addressed to the chairperson, Mr. Kieran Hastings and emailed to stanthonysbnssna@gmail.com
Please indicate clearly which position you are applying for, Fulltime Fixed-term, Fixed-term job-share or both.
Applicants with PF1 entitlements must state so clearly and enclose the PF1 with their application.
Successful applicants will be Garda Vetted.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Interviews will take place in mid-August.
The school has a long record of both sporting and cultural achievements and provides an inclusive and holistic education, which the Board credits to the staff and parents of the school.
Applicants with experience as SNA in both mainstream and special class settings, a strong work ethic, who can multi-task, manage a varied timetable and who can work to their own initiative are invited to apply for the posts.
Applicants will be expected to collaborate with all members of staff for the development of the whole school and to maximise each child’s chance of success.
Staff are encouraged to share their own skills and talents beyond classroom hours also be it in relation to children’s learning, extra-curricular activities or whole school development.
Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with Autism is desirable.
These are two Fixed-term positions:
One post is a fulltime 1.0 Fixed-term post for the academic year 2025-2026.
The other post is a job-share Fixed-term post for the academic year 2025-2026, the successful candidate will be working on a week on week off basis with another SNA.
Applications by email only on the Standard Application Form for SNA Posts, addressed to the chairperson, Mr. Kieran Hastings and emailed to stanthonysbnssna@gmail.com
Please indicate clearly which position you are applying for, Fulltime Fixed-term, Fixed-term job-share or both.
Applicants with PF1 entitlements must state so clearly and enclose the PF1 with their application.
Successful applicants will be Garda Vetted.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Interviews will take place in mid-August.
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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:
12203G
Apply To:
Email only: stanthonysbnssna@gmail.com
Beechwood Park
Ballinlough
Cork
T12E400
Beechwood Park
Ballinlough
Cork
T12E400
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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