ADVERT ID 251317
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Apr 29 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed May 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
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:
18
Current Enrolment:
310
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This position is part-time 0.5 hours daily. It is a fixed term position for one year.
Applicants need the following competencies:
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASD and ADHD
- Knowledge and understanding of dealing with challenging behaviours
- Familiarity with approaches and guidance specific to pupils with additional needs e.g. Relate, Autism Good Practice Guidelines, Lámh, TEACCH etc.
- Appropriate qualifications and evidence of a commitment to CPD
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be positive, be flexible, display strong work ethic and display commitment to the ethos of the school.
Applications by email only to applications@scoilbhrideathgarvan.com
Applicants need the following competencies:
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASD and ADHD
- Knowledge and understanding of dealing with challenging behaviours
- Familiarity with approaches and guidance specific to pupils with additional needs e.g. Relate, Autism Good Practice Guidelines, Lámh, TEACCH etc.
- Appropriate qualifications and evidence of a commitment to CPD
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be positive, be flexible, display strong work ethic and display commitment to the ethos of the school.
Applications by email only to applications@scoilbhrideathgarvan.com
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
13350B
Apply To:
applications@scoilbhrideathgarvan.com
County:
Kildare
Enquiries To:
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