ADVERT ID 253823
Special Needs Assistant
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Portmarnock Community School
Carrickhill Road
Portmarnock
D13 F766
Portmarnock
D13 F766
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 1 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 17 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Maternity Leave - Fixed Term
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
32
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Portmarnock Community School invites applications for the position of Special Needs Assistant (SNA).
This is a fixed-term maternity leave cover position commencing on or about 1 September 2026. The contract will terminate on the return of the employee from maternity leave.
The successful candidate will support students with additional educational needs in accessing and participating fully in school life and will work collaboratively with teachers, the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team, school leadership and parents to promote inclusion and student wellbeing. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working in an ASD class setting would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please forward a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant qualifications.
This appointment is subject to the sanction and approval of the Department of Education, satisfactory Garda Vetting and the position not being required for redeployment purposes.
Portmarnock Community School is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications by email only.
This is a fixed-term maternity leave cover position commencing on or about 1 September 2026. The contract will terminate on the return of the employee from maternity leave.
The successful candidate will support students with additional educational needs in accessing and participating fully in school life and will work collaboratively with teachers, the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team, school leadership and parents to promote inclusion and student wellbeing. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working in an ASD class setting would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please forward a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant qualifications.
This appointment is subject to the sanction and approval of the Department of Education, satisfactory Garda Vetting and the position not being required for redeployment purposes.
Portmarnock Community School is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications by email only.
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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
- Teaching Council Registration
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
91324P
Apply To:
H Tobin
Principal
Portmarnock Community School
Carrickhill Road Upper
Portmarnock
D13 F766
Principal
Portmarnock Community School
Carrickhill Road Upper
Portmarnock
D13 F766
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 13
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