ADVERT ID 246009
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Oct 23 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Nov 6 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 17 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:
9
Current Enrolment:
126
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 a permanent, full time post in a class for children with ASD and complex needs. Experience of working with children who have Autism is essential for this post. Experience of working in a special class for children with ASD will be a distinct advantage.
The successful candidate must be:
• flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school
• energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team, work on his/her own initiative and have a high level of interpersonal skills
• demonstrate a strong knowledge of Autism and experience of positive behaviour support strategies
• Show a willingness to adapt, learn and co-operate with others
• willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children in the class & the school.
• Familiar with a variety of forms of language and communication
• Willing to foster, create and maintain open and rich relationships with children, parents and co-workers
Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
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 and mention it in the subject line of their application.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applications by email. Please state SNA application in the subject line of your application
The successful candidate must be:
• flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school
• energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team, work on his/her own initiative and have a high level of interpersonal skills
• demonstrate a strong knowledge of Autism and experience of positive behaviour support strategies
• Show a willingness to adapt, learn and co-operate with others
• willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children in the class & the school.
• Familiar with a variety of forms of language and communication
• Willing to foster, create and maintain open and rich relationships with children, parents and co-workers
Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
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 and mention it in the subject line of their application.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applications by email. Please state SNA application in the subject line of your application
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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.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
08512U
Apply To:
principal@killimorns.ie
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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