ADVERT ID 252563
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu May 14 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
7
Current Enrolment:
115
Droichead school:
No
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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:
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applications will be accepted by email only.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Coolick NS invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of a Special Needs Assistant.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Experience of and/or, training in working with children with A.S.D, O.T, EBD, diabetes and medical care needs is desirable.
This is a fixed term 0.5 SNA Post for the 2026/27 school year.
Applications will be accepted by email only.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Coolick NS invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of a Special Needs Assistant.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Experience of and/or, training in working with children with A.S.D, O.T, EBD, diabetes and medical care needs is desirable.
This is a fixed term 0.5 SNA Post for the 2026/27 school year.
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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
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
10014Q
Apply To:
appointments@coolickns.com
County:
Kerry
Enquiries To:
0669764549
Website:
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