ADVERT ID 254007

Special Needs Assistant

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Good Shepherd NS

Whitehall Road
Churchtown
Dublin 14
Dublin 14
D14Y448
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 3 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 17 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
5
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
218
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
Good Shepherd NS is a vibrant, co-educational, single-stream school with four special classes. Our dedicated staff works closely together—and in strong partnership with parents—to ensure that every pupil’s full potential is realised.
We are currently inviting applications for multiple SNA positions for the 2026/2027 school year due to retirements and internal job-sharing arrangements.

Posts will be allocated across our Early Intervention Class, Developmental Language Class, class for children with Mild General Learning Difficulties and Mainstream settings.

Available Positions
1. Full-Time Posts (2 Vacancies)
• Status: Fixed Term (Arising from job-sharing arrangements)
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Daily Schedule: 8:30 am – 14:54pm (Includes a 15-minute morning break and a 25-minute lunch break)
• Additional Hours: 72 Haddington Road hours over the course of the year.

2. 0.83 Posts (2 Vacancies)
• Status: 1-Year Fixed Term
• Hours: 26 hrs 34 mins per week
• Daily Schedule: 8:30 am – 1:57 pm (Includes a 15-minute morning break and a 25-minute lunch break)
• Additional Hours: 60 Croke Park hours over the course of the year.

3. 0.5 Post (1 Vacancy)
• Status: Part-Time
• Hours: 16 hours per week (3 hours 12 minutes of work per day)
• Daily Schedule: 9:00 am – 12:27 pm daily (Includes a 15-minute morning break)
• Additional Hours: 36 Haddington Road hours over the course of the year.

Requirements
• Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 6 SNA qualification (or equivalent) is required.
• A collaborative, positive approach to working as part of a team and engaging with the wider school community.

Application Process
• How to Apply: Please email your application to gsnsjobapplication@gmail.com
• Subject Line: Must be clearly marked "SNA position 26/27"
• Required Documents: Please attach a completed Standard Application Form.

Please Note:
• Due to the high volume of applications, we may only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview via email.
• A panel may be formed from these interviews to fill any future positions that may arise during the school year.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19939V
Apply To:
Whitehall Road
Churchtown
Dublin 14
D14Y448
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 14
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