ADVERT ID 256411

Special Needs Assistant

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St Oliver's School

St. Oliver's Special School
The Glebe
Tuam
H54KX77
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 22 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 6 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
40
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:
St. Oliver’s Special School caters for children with moderate and severe to profound intellectualdisabilities; including autism. It is essential that suitable candidates have experience in a special school, as well as experience of working with pupils with multiple disability, autism andbehaviours that challenge. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience in the management of students with behaviours that challenge and have experience of the
following: TEACCH, Lámh, Manual Handling, CPI and FEDS.
Appointment will be subject, but not limited to: satisfactory references, current vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening

Please include "Permanent SNA application" as the subject of your email
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
20330J
Apply To:
St. Oliver's Special School
The Glebe
Tuam
H54KX77
County:
Galway

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