ADVERT ID 255830

Special Needs Assistant

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Scoil An Linbh Iosa

Killymard
Donegal Town
Co. Donegal
Donegal
F94AW95
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jun 18 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jul 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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:
19
Current Enrolment:
275
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:
The following experience, skills and attributes are advantageous:
• Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including sensory, communicative, emotional, behavioural and significant care needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD in mainstream settings.
• Knowledge of, and experience contributing to the development, implementation and review of Primary Care Plans (PCPs) and pupil support plans.
A QQI Level 6 Special Needs assistant qualification is desirable.
Candidates should be willing to engage in continuing professional development and undertake courses relevant to the needs of the pupils and the school.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Assignment Panel with supplementary assignment rights must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.

Applications will be accepted by post only and must be received no later than 12.00 p.m. on the specified closing date. Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Please write SNA application the envelope.
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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:
17260U
Apply To:
Caroline Feeney ,
Chairperson,
Board Of Management,
Scoil an Linbh Íosa,
Killymard
Donegal Town
Co. Donegal
F94AW95
County:
Donegal

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