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ADVERT ID 255716

Special Needs Assistant

Ratoath Senior NS

Ratoath Senior National School
Fairyhouse Road
Ratoath
A85ET29

https://www.ratoathsns.ie

MAIN DETAILS

Status:

Active

Level:

Primary

Date Posted:

Wed Jun 17 2026

Application Closing Date:

Wed Jul 1 2026

Commencement Date:

Thu Aug 27 2026

Status of Post:

Permanent

Number of Vacancies:

SCHOOL DETAILS

School Type:

Mainstream

School Structure:

Senior School

Gender:

Co-Educational

School Patronage:

Catholic

Total No. of Teaching Staff:

Current Enrolment:

321

Droichead school:

Yes

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:

We have one Mainstream SNA post and one Special Class SNA post available.

A QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant qualification is desirable, and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking further relevant professional development and training.

Ideal applicants will be adaptable, flexible, and experienced in supporting children with a diverse range of special educational and care needs in both the special class and mainstream setting. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team are essential.

This post is subject to NCSE allocation and review.

Please mark the envelope of application with the wording 'SNA Application'

It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS