ADVERT ID 251816
Special Needs Assistant
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St. Columba's Comprehensive School
Main Street
Glenties
F94 C421
Glenties
F94 C421
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Wed May 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed May 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
4
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Comprehensive School
Current Enrolment:
385
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St. Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties, invites applications for the following post:-
Special Needs Assistant x 4
• Applications are invited for four SNA positions available:
o two as a result of opening a new special class;
o one due to retirement
o one temporary full time SNA position available due to a career break
• The positions can only be filled in accordance with DES regulations and pending approval of the Department of Education & Skills and the Board of Management of St. Columba’s Comprehensive School.
• These are full time “standard” SNA posts for special classes and mainstream SEN.
• Relevant experience in a post-primary school with students with a variety of care needs is desirable. Experience of working in a SNA team is also desirable.
• Applicants are invited to submit a certified copy of their Panel Form 1 if applicable.
• SNA’s will support students with Autism and Multiple Disabilities who have access to a special class setting.
• These SNA posts commence on Friday 28th August 2026.
• Appointments are subject to Medical Fitness and Garda Vetting.
• Short listing may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted.
• St. Columba’s Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Application Forms together with support documentation are available by email, from:-
admin@glentiescomp.com
Application is by Application Form only (CVs will NOT be accepted)
Completed application forms will be accepted via e-mail if the 3 signed pages are scanned/photographed to be included with the form.
Closing Date is 04:00pm on Wednesday 20th May 2026.
This vacancy is subject to the Post not being required for the redeployment process. Appointments are subject to DES approval.
Proposed Draft Appointment Table
(to be confirmed following redeployment process)
Wednesday 6th May 2026 Advertisement on the web site @ www.educationposts.ie
Application Forms and support documentation available from admin@glentiescomp.com
Wednesday 20th May 2026 04.00 pm Closing date for receipt of completed application forms.
Wednesday 20th May 2026 Shortlisting (if necessary). Outcome communicated to applicants.
Week of 25th May 2026 Interviews.
Special Needs Assistant x 4
• Applications are invited for four SNA positions available:
o two as a result of opening a new special class;
o one due to retirement
o one temporary full time SNA position available due to a career break
• The positions can only be filled in accordance with DES regulations and pending approval of the Department of Education & Skills and the Board of Management of St. Columba’s Comprehensive School.
• These are full time “standard” SNA posts for special classes and mainstream SEN.
• Relevant experience in a post-primary school with students with a variety of care needs is desirable. Experience of working in a SNA team is also desirable.
• Applicants are invited to submit a certified copy of their Panel Form 1 if applicable.
• SNA’s will support students with Autism and Multiple Disabilities who have access to a special class setting.
• These SNA posts commence on Friday 28th August 2026.
• Appointments are subject to Medical Fitness and Garda Vetting.
• Short listing may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted.
• St. Columba’s Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Application Forms together with support documentation are available by email, from:-
admin@glentiescomp.com
Application is by Application Form only (CVs will NOT be accepted)
Completed application forms will be accepted via e-mail if the 3 signed pages are scanned/photographed to be included with the form.
Closing Date is 04:00pm on Wednesday 20th May 2026.
This vacancy is subject to the Post not being required for the redeployment process. Appointments are subject to DES approval.
Proposed Draft Appointment Table
(to be confirmed following redeployment process)
Wednesday 6th May 2026 Advertisement on the web site @ www.educationposts.ie
Application Forms and support documentation available from admin@glentiescomp.com
Wednesday 20th May 2026 04.00 pm Closing date for receipt of completed application forms.
Wednesday 20th May 2026 Shortlisting (if necessary). Outcome communicated to applicants.
Week of 25th May 2026 Interviews.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
81010J
Apply To:
The Secretary of the Board of Management,
St. Columba’s Comprehensive School,
Glenties,
Co. Donegal.
F94 C421
County:
Donegal
Enquiries To:
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