ADVERT ID 255130
Special Needs Assistant
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Knockanes NS
Knockanes
Headford
Killarney
Headford
Killarney
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 12 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 26 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
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:
5
Current Enrolment:
65
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:
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:
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
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. Mark envelope: SNA Post Application
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Knockanes NS invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of a Special Needs Assistant.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
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 desirable.
This is a fulltime SNA Post.
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:
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
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. Mark envelope: SNA Post Application
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Knockanes NS invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of a Special Needs Assistant.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
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 desirable.
This is a fulltime SNA Post.
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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.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
13150Q
Apply To:
Chairperson of the Board of Management
Knockanes National School
Headford
Killarney
Mark envelope: SNA Post Application
Knockanes National School
Headford
Killarney
Mark envelope: SNA Post Application
County:
Kerry
Enquiries To:
Further Information:
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