ADVERT ID 244136
Special Needs Assistant
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Linn Dara School
Linn Dara CAMHS Approved Centre
Cherry Orchard Hospital Campus
Dublin
D10 XR23
Cherry Orchard Hospital Campus
Dublin
D10 XR23
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 2 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Sep 16 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Oct 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
48
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Applications are invited for the position of Full Time (32 hours / 5 days) Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in Linn Dara Schools (Roll no. 19630O).
The post commences on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.
Linn Dara Schools are multi-denominational special hospital schools providing educational continuity to support recovery for pupils who are admitted to either Linn Dara CAMHS Approved Centre or attending the Linn Dara CAMHS Community Teams.
We have an inpatient and an outpatient school, both located within the Cherry Orchard Hospital Campus in Dublin 10.
The schools are under the patronage of the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Successful candidates would be expected to perform the full range of duties for an SNA, as outlined in Department of Education and Youth and National Council for Special Education (NCSE) guidelines.
Knowledge and experience of working with teenagers in a special school/special class is highly desirable.
The minimum required standard of education for appointment to the post of Special Needs Assistant is:
1. A FETAC level 3 major qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications,
OR
2. A minimum of three grade Ds in the Junior Certificate,
OR
3. Equivalent.
The post is subject to conditions of employment as set out by the Department of Education and Youth regulations, Patron approval, Garda Vetting, and candidates achieving a minimum standard at interview.
The appointment will also be subject to reference checks and Occupational Health Screening.
Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
Late applications will also not be accepted.
**Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September 2025 **
** Email application process only to: linndaraschoolposts@gmail.com by 5pm on Tuesday 16th September 2025 **
The post commences on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.
Linn Dara Schools are multi-denominational special hospital schools providing educational continuity to support recovery for pupils who are admitted to either Linn Dara CAMHS Approved Centre or attending the Linn Dara CAMHS Community Teams.
We have an inpatient and an outpatient school, both located within the Cherry Orchard Hospital Campus in Dublin 10.
The schools are under the patronage of the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Successful candidates would be expected to perform the full range of duties for an SNA, as outlined in Department of Education and Youth and National Council for Special Education (NCSE) guidelines.
Knowledge and experience of working with teenagers in a special school/special class is highly desirable.
The minimum required standard of education for appointment to the post of Special Needs Assistant is:
1. A FETAC level 3 major qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications,
OR
2. A minimum of three grade Ds in the Junior Certificate,
OR
3. Equivalent.
The post is subject to conditions of employment as set out by the Department of Education and Youth regulations, Patron approval, Garda Vetting, and candidates achieving a minimum standard at interview.
The appointment will also be subject to reference checks and Occupational Health Screening.
Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
Late applications will also not be accepted.
**Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September 2025 **
** Email application process only to: linndaraschoolposts@gmail.com by 5pm on Tuesday 16th September 2025 **
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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.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
Telephone enquiries welcome
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Roll Number:
19630O
Apply To:
A letter of application, a digital copy of your CV, and named referees and their contact information should be submitted by email ONLY to: linndaraschoolposts@gmail.com.
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 10
Enquiries To:
Website:
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