ADVERT ID 244950
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 23 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Oct 7 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 3 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
30
Current Enrolment:
409
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:
There are 3 SNA positions.
Position 1 - Fixed term - 0.83 post
Position 2 - Specified purpose - 0.83 post
Position 3 - Fixed Term SNA to support Ukrainian children to 19/12/25 - 0.5 post subject to termly review.
Experience of working in a team environment while supporting children with varying needs is desirable: e.g. supporting children with autism, supporting non verbal children, supporting children with behaviours of concern, providing intimate care, assisting children in the swimming pool during swimming lessons, supporting children using assistive technology. Confidentiality is required.
Positions may be in classes for children with autism or in mainstream classes
Appointment is subject to OHS, Garda Vetting, satisfactory references and sanction of DEF.
Place your name in the subject line.
Please indicate in your letter of appllication the position(s) you are applying for.
Please include your Safeguarding certificate with your application.
Include names and mobile numbers of referees with your application.
Interviews will be in person.
Email applications to applications25@stmarysmullingar.ie to be received by 12 noon on 7th October.
Position 1 - Fixed term - 0.83 post
Position 2 - Specified purpose - 0.83 post
Position 3 - Fixed Term SNA to support Ukrainian children to 19/12/25 - 0.5 post subject to termly review.
Experience of working in a team environment while supporting children with varying needs is desirable: e.g. supporting children with autism, supporting non verbal children, supporting children with behaviours of concern, providing intimate care, assisting children in the swimming pool during swimming lessons, supporting children using assistive technology. Confidentiality is required.
Positions may be in classes for children with autism or in mainstream classes
Appointment is subject to OHS, Garda Vetting, satisfactory references and sanction of DEF.
Place your name in the subject line.
Please indicate in your letter of appllication the position(s) you are applying for.
Please include your Safeguarding certificate with your application.
Include names and mobile numbers of referees with your application.
Interviews will be in person.
Email applications to applications25@stmarysmullingar.ie to be received by 12 noon on 7th October.
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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.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18381O
Apply To:
applications25@stmarysmullingar.ie
County:
Westmeath
Enquiries To:
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