ADVERT ID 245017
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Sep 25 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Oct 9 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 3 2025
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
19
Current Enrolment:
192
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:
This position is for 0.5 of a full post. The hours are spread across a 5 day week.
Applicants must have the required qualifications as per Department of Education.
Experience of working in a primary school with children with complex special educational needs, medical needs, intimate care / toileting needs, communication needs and behavioural needs is required.
Candidates will need to demonstrate their experience and ability to manage pupils presenting with challenging behaviours.
Candidates must also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team under the direction of the class teacher, SEN Coordinator and Principal.
The successful candidate must be willing to engage with ongoing professional development.
Applicants must have the required qualifications as per Department of Education.
Experience of working in a primary school with children with complex special educational needs, medical needs, intimate care / toileting needs, communication needs and behavioural needs is required.
Candidates will need to demonstrate their experience and ability to manage pupils presenting with challenging behaviours.
Candidates must also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team under the direction of the class teacher, SEN Coordinator and Principal.
The successful candidate must be willing to engage with ongoing professional development.
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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
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Roll Number:
18406E
Apply To:
Apply To:
management@stfrancisbns.ie
management@stfrancisbns.ie
County:
Offaly
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