ADVERT ID 255073
Special Needs Assistant
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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:
Special School
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Multi Denominational
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
73
Droichead school:
No
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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:
St. Anthony's is a Special School catering for pupils ages 4 - 18 years old. Pupils have Mild Intellectual or Multiple Disabilities which include Autism, ADHD and Physical Disabilities etc.
The qualifications and conditions of service are as specified by the Department of Education.
One post is a Permanent post and the other is a Fixed Term post for the school year 2026-2027 covering for a SNA on career-break. Please state what post the applicant wishes to apply for, one or both.
It would be a requirement that the successful candidate would have completed an
appropriate Special Needs Assistant Course and have the necessary skills and interest in working with pupils aged 4-18 years old who have complex profiles and challenging needs.
Applicants with current training in First Aid and Manual/Patient Handling, experience in managing care conditions of children with epilepsy, diabetes or asthma, assisting pupils with personal hygiene/toileting including use of specialised equipment such as hoists, and training or use of ISL/Lamh, PECs or communication aids with children will have an advantage.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references. All SNA posts are subject to DES/NCSE review annually.
The information herein may not be downloaded, copied or used for any other purposes, including its replication on other recruitment & advertising websites,
without the express prior written permission of IPPN.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Contact regarding interviews will be via email so please ensure to include a valid clear email address for correspondence.
The qualifications and conditions of service are as specified by the Department of Education.
One post is a Permanent post and the other is a Fixed Term post for the school year 2026-2027 covering for a SNA on career-break. Please state what post the applicant wishes to apply for, one or both.
It would be a requirement that the successful candidate would have completed an
appropriate Special Needs Assistant Course and have the necessary skills and interest in working with pupils aged 4-18 years old who have complex profiles and challenging needs.
Applicants with current training in First Aid and Manual/Patient Handling, experience in managing care conditions of children with epilepsy, diabetes or asthma, assisting pupils with personal hygiene/toileting including use of specialised equipment such as hoists, and training or use of ISL/Lamh, PECs or communication aids with children will have an advantage.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references. All SNA posts are subject to DES/NCSE review annually.
The information herein may not be downloaded, copied or used for any other purposes, including its replication on other recruitment & advertising websites,
without the express prior written permission of IPPN.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Contact regarding interviews will be via email so please ensure to include a valid clear email address for correspondence.
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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
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19248R
Apply To:
Office@stanthonysmayo.ie
Anna Sweeney Principal
St Anthony's Special School
Humbert Way
Castlebar
F23W704
Anna Sweeney Principal
St Anthony's Special School
Humbert Way
Castlebar
F23W704
County:
Mayo
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