ADVERT ID 243485
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Aug 19 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Sep 2 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 22 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
3
Current Enrolment:
30
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
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:
Leckaun National School is a mixed small rural school with two mainstream classrooms. We have three teachers and 2.5 SNA posts. The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the pupils and school matters at all times and to respect and uphold the school's Catholic Ethos.
The successful candidates are expected to carry out duties as per circular 0030/2014.
We are looking for individuals who can be flexible and responsive to the care needs of the children and the school.
We invite those who are energetic, empathetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Experience and training working with children with Autism, emotional / behavioural needs , ADHD, First Aid Training are highly desirable.
The successful candidate can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal.
Appointment is subject to current Vetting Disclosure from National Vetting Bureau (include this in application), Tusla Child Safeguarding e-learning training, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by post or email. Please use the Standard SNA Application Form provided.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope or subject line of email. Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The post is 1.0 SNA allocation.
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:
Leckaun National School is a mixed small rural school with two mainstream classrooms. We have three teachers and 2.5 SNA posts. The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the pupils and school matters at all times and to respect and uphold the school's Catholic Ethos.
The successful candidates are expected to carry out duties as per circular 0030/2014.
We are looking for individuals who can be flexible and responsive to the care needs of the children and the school.
We invite those who are energetic, empathetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Experience and training working with children with Autism, emotional / behavioural needs , ADHD, First Aid Training are highly desirable.
The successful candidate can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal.
Appointment is subject to current Vetting Disclosure from National Vetting Bureau (include this in application), Tusla Child Safeguarding e-learning training, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by post or email. Please use the Standard SNA Application Form provided.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope or subject line of email. Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The post is 1.0 SNA allocation.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18329M
Apply To:
Email: applications@leckaunns.ie
Post:
Fr. Paul Casey,
Chairperson of Board of Management
Parochial House
Dromahair,
Via Sligo
Co. Leitrim
Post:
Fr. Paul Casey,
Chairperson of Board of Management
Parochial House
Dromahair,
Via Sligo
Co. Leitrim
County:
Leitrim
Enquiries To:
Website:
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