ADVERT ID 255192
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:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
5
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Plus
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
24
Current Enrolment:
245
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:
Holy Spirit G.N.S. is a DEIS Plus school for girls which has 3 special classes for pupils with autism. It is expected that all SNA staff can work in the autism classes and the mainstream school. All SNA staff must be cleared by Medmark occupational health to be employed by the Board of Management.
This ad is for -
1 full time SNA (0855-1435 daily)
2 infant day SNAs (0855-1335 daily)
1 Part time SNA (9.15-12.15 daily)
1 Fixed term full time SNA to cover a career break (8.55 - 2.35 daily for 1 school year only)
as well as time before and after school as per standard SNA contract.
School reopens for staff for training and induction on 27th August 2026 and attendance is mandatory.
The school day starts at 08.55am and the successful candidates must be available to be on site 15-20 minutes prior to this to liaise with staff, assist with preparations for the school day, and accompany children from the school yard to/from class/school transport as per the standard SNA contract. The SNA contract also requires a short amount of time after school to prepare/clean/organise resources etc.
Please Note:
- Candidates are required to have qualifications as per Department of Education guidelines.
- Appointment is subject to current vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
- Department of Education circular 0032/2026 covers the role of the SNA and the requirements of the SNA contract and it is advised that all applicants read this carefully.
- Only send the required documentation.
- The interviews will take place the last week in June or the first week in July, in person in the school (D11X26P).
This ad is for -
1 full time SNA (0855-1435 daily)
2 infant day SNAs (0855-1335 daily)
1 Part time SNA (9.15-12.15 daily)
1 Fixed term full time SNA to cover a career break (8.55 - 2.35 daily for 1 school year only)
as well as time before and after school as per standard SNA contract.
School reopens for staff for training and induction on 27th August 2026 and attendance is mandatory.
The school day starts at 08.55am and the successful candidates must be available to be on site 15-20 minutes prior to this to liaise with staff, assist with preparations for the school day, and accompany children from the school yard to/from class/school transport as per the standard SNA contract. The SNA contract also requires a short amount of time after school to prepare/clean/organise resources etc.
Please Note:
- Candidates are required to have qualifications as per Department of Education guidelines.
- Appointment is subject to current vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
- Department of Education circular 0032/2026 covers the role of the SNA and the requirements of the SNA contract and it is advised that all applicants read this carefully.
- Only send the required documentation.
- The interviews will take place the last week in June or the first week in July, in person in the school (D11X26P).
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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
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Roll Number:
19209H
Apply To:
appointments@holyspiritgns.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 11
Enquiries To:
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