ADVERT ID 250972
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Apr 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 8 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Community School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
865
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Ballinrobe Community School invites applications from enthusiastic, caring, and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Special Needs Assistant to support students with additional educational needs in a post-primary setting.
Essential Requirements:
• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Special Needs Assisting.
• Empathy, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills. Flexible and works well as part of a team.
• Capacity to provide intimate care.
• Experience of Patient Handling including the use of a hoist
Desirable Criteria:
• Relevant experience in a post-primary setting
• Completion of a Patient Handling Course.
• Child Protection Training
• First Aid Training
• Additional CPD (e.g. autism, communication, behaviour support)
Application Process:
Applicants should submit:
• A detailed CV including contact details of two referees
Applications should be emailed to: principal@ballinrobecs.ie
Closing Date for Applications: 9am 8th May 2026
Please note that an internal panel of suitable applicants may be formed from this competition. This panel will remain active for the duration of the 2026/2027 school year and may be used to fill future SNA vacancies, including cover positions, as they arise.
Ballinrobe Community School is an equal opportunities employer. Garda vetting will apply. Shortlisting may occur.
Essential Requirements:
• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Special Needs Assisting.
• Empathy, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills. Flexible and works well as part of a team.
• Capacity to provide intimate care.
• Experience of Patient Handling including the use of a hoist
Desirable Criteria:
• Relevant experience in a post-primary setting
• Completion of a Patient Handling Course.
• Child Protection Training
• First Aid Training
• Additional CPD (e.g. autism, communication, behaviour support)
Application Process:
Applicants should submit:
• A detailed CV including contact details of two referees
Applications should be emailed to: principal@ballinrobecs.ie
Closing Date for Applications: 9am 8th May 2026
Please note that an internal panel of suitable applicants may be formed from this competition. This panel will remain active for the duration of the 2026/2027 school year and may be used to fill future SNA vacancies, including cover positions, as they arise.
Ballinrobe Community School is an equal opportunities employer. Garda vetting will apply. Shortlisting may occur.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
91462E
Apply To:
Convent Road
Ballinrobe
Ballinrobe
County:
Mayo
Enquiries To:
Website:
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