ADVERT ID 255278

Special Needs Assistant

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Presentation Primary School

Station Road
Portarlington
N/A
R32 HF43
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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:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
34
Current Enrolment:
595
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:
Each of the two permanent positions are for 0.83 of an SNA post (Infant day).
We are also recruiting for two (full day) Fixed term SNA positions arising from two job shares.

We are seeking staff who are dedicated, energetic, enthusiastic and who will contribute positively to the Presentation Primary School team.
They will need to be flexible and be able to work on his/her own initiative. All 4 positions may be in mainstream or in one of our Special Classes. Experience of working in an ASD Special Class would be beneficial.

Continuous engagement with CPD is expected from all of our staff including new appointments.
Appointments are subject to Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Please mark clearly on envelope 'SNA Application'.

Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed panel form (PF1) with their application.

Only applicants who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
15556I
Apply To:
SNA Application
The Chairperson
Presentation Primary School
Station Road
Portarlington
R32 HF43
County:
Laois

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