ADVERT ID 254793

Special Needs Assistant

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Scoil Mhuire NS

Stonepark
Meelick (via Limerick)
Co. Clare
V94 E0C0
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jun 11 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jun 25 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
83
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:
1 x full time position
1 X 0.83 hours (infant day) position

The successful candidates are expected to carry out duties as per circulars 0030/2014 and 0032/2026.

We are looking for individuals who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school. We invite those who are 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 working with children with Autism, emotional / behavioural needs, ADHD, and intimate care needs is desirable.

The successful candidates can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal. This includes mainstream classes as well as our autism classes. The positions are subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.

Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references. Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.

Applications will be accepted by post only. Applications to be received by 3p.m. on 25th June 2026.

Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope.

Please provide an email address as candidates being called for interview will be
notified via email. Please note that only applicants who are called to interview will receive correspondence by email.

Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
18225A
Apply To:
Chairperson BOM
Meelick Primary School
Stonepark
Meelick (via Limerick)
Co. Clare
V94 E0C0
County:
Clare

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