ADVERT ID 254888
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 10 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 24 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
17
Current Enrolment:
218
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:
This is a fixed-term Special Needs Assistant position. Interviews for this position will take place on Thursday the 25th of June.
A QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant qualification is desirable, and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking further relevant professional development and training.
The ideal applicant will be adaptable, flexible, and experienced in supporting children with a diverse range of special educational and care needs in both the special class and mainstream setting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team are essential.
This post is subject to NCSE allocation and review.
Please mark the envelope of application with the wording 'SNA Application.'
A QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant qualification is desirable, and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking further relevant professional development and training.
The ideal applicant will be adaptable, flexible, and experienced in supporting children with a diverse range of special educational and care needs in both the special class and mainstream setting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team are essential.
This post is subject to NCSE allocation and review.
Please mark the envelope of application with the wording 'SNA Application.'
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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 (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
00885T
Apply To:
Chairperson,
Ratoath Junior NS,
Fairyhouse Road
Ratoath
A85 P296
Ratoath Junior NS,
Fairyhouse Road
Ratoath
A85 P296
County:
Meath
Enquiries To:
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