ADVERT ID 255946
Special Needs Assistant
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Mullingar Educate Together National School
Rathgowan
Mullingar
N91 N722
Mullingar
N91 N722
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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:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Educate Together
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
46
Current Enrolment:
391
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:
Mullingar Educate Together NS invites applications for the following temporary SNA positions for the school year 2026/2027.
Position 1: 0.5 Temporary Full day job share cover
Position 2: Temporary Full day 1 September 2026 to 18 December 2026
Please submit letter of application together with Standard Application Form for SNA Posts, 2 written references, and the names and contact details of 2 additional referees to:
Ms. Mary Frances Cox, Chairperson, BOM, Temporary SNA Position, Mullingar Educate Together NS, Rathgowan, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath N91 N722
By Thursday, 2 July 2026.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Electronic applications will not be accepted. It is a policy of Mullingar Educate Together NS to check all references. A panel will be created to fill vacancies which arise in the school year 2026/2027.
Successful applicants must satisfy Garda Vetting and OHS requirements. They must comply with Child Protection and Health & Safety requirements, have experience and demonstrate specific competencies to work with children with emotional behavioural difficulties, Autism, physical and care needs to include toileting and feeding. Applicants should be committed to the Educate Together ethos and have experience of working with pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Position 1: 0.5 Temporary Full day job share cover
Position 2: Temporary Full day 1 September 2026 to 18 December 2026
Please submit letter of application together with Standard Application Form for SNA Posts, 2 written references, and the names and contact details of 2 additional referees to:
Ms. Mary Frances Cox, Chairperson, BOM, Temporary SNA Position, Mullingar Educate Together NS, Rathgowan, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath N91 N722
By Thursday, 2 July 2026.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 9 July 2026.
Electronic applications will not be accepted. It is a policy of Mullingar Educate Together NS to check all references. A panel will be created to fill vacancies which arise in the school year 2026/2027.
Successful applicants must satisfy Garda Vetting and OHS requirements. They must comply with Child Protection and Health & Safety requirements, have experience and demonstrate specific competencies to work with children with emotional behavioural difficulties, Autism, physical and care needs to include toileting and feeding. Applicants should be committed to the Educate Together ethos and have experience of working with pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 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:
20188J
Apply To:
Ms. Mary Frances Cox, Chairperson, BOM,
Temporary SNA Position,
Mullingar Educate Together NS, Rathgowan,
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath N91 N722
Temporary SNA Position,
Mullingar Educate Together NS, Rathgowan,
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath N91 N722
County:
Westmeath
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