ADVERT ID 254430
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 23 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 7 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
13
Current Enrolment:
151
Droichead school:
Yes
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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:
Donoughmore NS invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of
2 Fixed Term positions - 2 full time hours (1)
1 Job Share position (.5).
Available to bus escort morning and evening - extra/additional to Infant
Day/Full Day positions.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the care needs of the children in the mainstream classroom and special class. Experience in special class advantagious.
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 highly desirable.
Experience of the TEACCH and ABC approaches to intervention would be advantageous
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applications will be accepted by post only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. Please include an email address.
2 Fixed Term positions - 2 full time hours (1)
1 Job Share position (.5).
Available to bus escort morning and evening - extra/additional to Infant
Day/Full Day positions.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the care needs of the children in the mainstream classroom and special class. Experience in special class advantagious.
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 highly desirable.
Experience of the TEACCH and ABC approaches to intervention would be advantageous
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applications will be accepted by post only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. Please include an email address.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
16118M
Apply To:
The Chairperson,
Donoughmore Board of Management,
Donoughmore
Co Limerick
V94X051
Donoughmore Board of Management,
Donoughmore
Co Limerick
V94X051
County:
Limerick
Enquiries To:
Website:
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