ADVERT ID 252590
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Thu May 14 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu May 28 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed Purpose
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
22
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
480
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a fixed purpose role arising from the approved Career Break of a staff member for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Applications are invited from Special Needs Assistants to join our committed and hardworking SNA team at St Paul's. Our school has three Special Classes: 2 ASD and 1 Moderate GLD class. The successful candidate may be deployed in both the Special Class and mainstream settings.
Knowledge and experience working in a Post-Primary setting will be an advantage
St Paul's Secondary School is a CEIST school. CEIST schools provide a holistic tradition in the Catholic tradition. Daily life at our school is driven by a desire to honour CEIST's core values and our St Paul's motto 'Be the best that you can be'.
Candidates should apply by email only before deadline of 4pm on 28th May 2026.
The subject line of the email should state the subject position you are applying for and the Advert ID number.
Application documents must include:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Referees
Interviews will take place during the week starting 8th June 2026.
St Paul’s Secondary School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Any appointment will be subject to Garda vetting. In compliance with DES regulations, shortlisting may apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All appointments are subject to the approval of and sanction by the DES and the Board of Management of St Paul's Secondary School.
Applications are invited from Special Needs Assistants to join our committed and hardworking SNA team at St Paul's. Our school has three Special Classes: 2 ASD and 1 Moderate GLD class. The successful candidate may be deployed in both the Special Class and mainstream settings.
Knowledge and experience working in a Post-Primary setting will be an advantage
St Paul's Secondary School is a CEIST school. CEIST schools provide a holistic tradition in the Catholic tradition. Daily life at our school is driven by a desire to honour CEIST's core values and our St Paul's motto 'Be the best that you can be'.
Candidates should apply by email only before deadline of 4pm on 28th May 2026.
The subject line of the email should state the subject position you are applying for and the Advert ID number.
Application documents must include:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Referees
Interviews will take place during the week starting 8th June 2026.
St Paul’s Secondary School is an equal opportunities employer.
.
Any appointment will be subject to Garda vetting. In compliance with DES regulations, shortlisting may apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All appointments are subject to the approval of and sanction by the DES and the Board of Management of St Paul's Secondary School.
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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.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
63101K
Apply To:
admin@stpaulsoughterard.ie
Carrowmanagh
Oughterard
H91PT86
Carrowmanagh
Oughterard
H91PT86
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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