ADVERT ID 244767
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Sep 19 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Oct 3 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Oct 16 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
48
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:
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:
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Positions
St. Anne’s Special School, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s Special School caters for students aged 4–18 years with moderate and
severe/profound intellectual disabilities. The school currently has 9 teachers and 22.5 SNAs
supporting the delivery of individualised programmes of instruction.
Applicants should have:
Experience working with children and young people with general learning disabilities (GLD),autism, and additional needs in a special school setting.
Knowledge of low-arousal approaches and positive behaviour support strategies.
Experience or familiarity with communication systems such as LÁMH, AAC, and visual supports.
Safety Intervention (CPI) training is desirable.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting and Occupational Health Screening
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be established to fill SNA vacancies which may arise
during the 2025/2026 school year, in line with DES circulars.
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:
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Positions
St. Anne’s Special School, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s Special School caters for students aged 4–18 years with moderate and
severe/profound intellectual disabilities. The school currently has 9 teachers and 22.5 SNAs
supporting the delivery of individualised programmes of instruction.
Applicants should have:
Experience working with children and young people with general learning disabilities (GLD),autism, and additional needs in a special school setting.
Knowledge of low-arousal approaches and positive behaviour support strategies.
Experience or familiarity with communication systems such as LÁMH, AAC, and visual supports.
Safety Intervention (CPI) training is desirable.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting and Occupational Health Screening
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be established to fill SNA vacancies which may arise
during the 2025/2026 school year, in line with DES circulars.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19370O
Apply To:
Mr. Andrew Walsh Chairperson of Board of Management
Sean Ross Abbey
Roscrea
E53 YC04
Sean Ross Abbey
Roscrea
E53 YC04
County:
Tipperary
Enquiries To:
Website:
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