ADVERT ID 255087
Special Needs Assistant
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Ballinagore NS
Ballinagore
Kilbeggan
N91 XF57
Kilbeggan
N91 XF57
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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:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
97
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:
Relevant experience working with pupils with complex needs, autism, communication difficulties, diabetes, epilepsy, emotional and behaviour difficulties, physical disabilities in addition to working with a variety of primary care needs is essential.
First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention qualifications are desirable.
Experience in the use of PECS, LÁMH, visual supports/timetables and positive behaviour interventions is advantageous.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development.
Applications must be submitted by email only to applications16340N@gmail.com
no later than 14:30 25th June 2026.
Please put ‘SNA Application 2026’ in the subject bar of the email.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention qualifications are desirable.
Experience in the use of PECS, LÁMH, visual supports/timetables and positive behaviour interventions is advantageous.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development.
Applications must be submitted by email only to applications16340N@gmail.com
no later than 14:30 25th June 2026.
Please put ‘SNA Application 2026’ in the subject bar of the email.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
16340N
Apply To:
applications16340N@gmail.com
County:
Westmeath
Enquiries To:
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