ADVERT ID 256219
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sun Jun 21 2026
Application Closing Date:
Sun Jul 5 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
235
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:
Waterpark National School invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the three positions of SNA in our school, the positions are as follows;
1 SNA Post - Full Time (Permanent)
1 SNA Post - Full Time (Fixed Term)
1 SNA Post - 0.5 (Permanent)
- We are looking for a candidate who has experience in a classroom/school environment and an interest in supporting the educational needs of pupils with additional and/or behavioural needs.
- The ideal candidate must be positive, flexible and responsive to the individual needs of the children and the school.
- We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, who is able to work on their own initiative and someone who is willing to get involved in events and activities relating to our school.
-Applicants should also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team under the direction of the class teacher, special education teacher and Principal.
-Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children and the school. CPD on autism / Experience working with children with ASD, Down Syndrome, emotional / behavioural needs, ADHD is desirable as is a QQI Level 5/6 - Special Needs Assistant Qualification.
The successful candidate can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal.
In your letter of application, please outline which position you wish to apply for, or if you would like to be considered for all positions. One application will suffice for all positions.
Please also outline in your application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
Appointment is subject to the current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by email only. Please type "SNA Position 2026” in subject line. Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The positions are subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
1 SNA Post - Full Time (Permanent)
1 SNA Post - Full Time (Fixed Term)
1 SNA Post - 0.5 (Permanent)
- We are looking for a candidate who has experience in a classroom/school environment and an interest in supporting the educational needs of pupils with additional and/or behavioural needs.
- The ideal candidate must be positive, flexible and responsive to the individual needs of the children and the school.
- We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, who is able to work on their own initiative and someone who is willing to get involved in events and activities relating to our school.
-Applicants should also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team under the direction of the class teacher, special education teacher and Principal.
-Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children and the school. CPD on autism / Experience working with children with ASD, Down Syndrome, emotional / behavioural needs, ADHD is desirable as is a QQI Level 5/6 - Special Needs Assistant Qualification.
The successful candidate can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal.
In your letter of application, please outline which position you wish to apply for, or if you would like to be considered for all positions. One application will suffice for all positions.
Please also outline in your application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
Appointment is subject to the current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by email only. Please type "SNA Position 2026” in subject line. Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The positions are subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20143K
Apply To:
Recruitment@waterparkns.com
County:
Waterford
Enquiries To:
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