ADVERT ID 246038

Special Needs Assistant

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Scoil Naomh Mearnog

Strand Road
Portmarnock
Co. Dublin
Portmarnock
D13PF29
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Oct 24 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 7 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Dec 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
5
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
36
Current Enrolment:
628
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:
We are recruiting for four permanent SNA positions: (1) Three infant day posts (3 x 0.83 SNA posts) (2) A 0.33 contract (10 hours 30 minutes per week) which will be split over 5 days from Monday to Friday. We are also recruiting for a Job Share (0.5 Fixed-term) contract until 31.08.26

Applicants must have qualifications as per Department of Education & Skills Circular 0030/2014. Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible and have a strong work ethic. It is a prerequisite that candidates have particular experience working with children with Autism. They must also have experience working as an SNA in a classroom setting with students with complex needs.

Our school will be opening two new special classes for children with Autism in January 2026. We also have a Speech and Language class availing of the services of a Speech and Language Therapist on site.

Applications will be accepted by EMAIL ONLY to the email address specified in this advert by closing date. Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
10296G
Apply To:
Chairperson of the Board of Management,
St. Marnock's N.S
Strand Road
Portmarnock
Co. Dublin
Portmarnock
D13PF29
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
appointments10296g@gmail,com

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