ADVERT ID 255249
Special Needs Assistant
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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:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
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:
82
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a fixed term temporary post: Infant Day (.83) 5 days per week - 9:20am-2:00pm (with additional Croke Park hours) as per NCSE allocation.
Requirements:
Relevant qualifications and experience
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, is advantageous. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc) would be advantageous.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience of working with children with sensory impairments, medical or care needs would be highly desirable.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently and as part of a team. They must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and occupational health screening (Medmark).
Applications will be accepted by post and by email. Please put SNA Application in the subject line of the email. Canvassing will disqualify.
Requirements:
Relevant qualifications and experience
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, is advantageous. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc) would be advantageous.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience of working with children with sensory impairments, medical or care needs would be highly desirable.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently and as part of a team. They must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and occupational health screening (Medmark).
Applications will be accepted by post and by email. Please put SNA Application in the subject line of the email. Canvassing will disqualify.
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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.)
- 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:
19275U
Apply To:
Principal
Barnaderg NS,
Barnaderg,
Tuam, Galway.
H54 EW71
(SNA Application)
Barnaderg NS,
Barnaderg,
Tuam, Galway.
H54 EW71
(SNA Application)
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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