Active

Primary

Mon Jun 22 2026

Mon Jul 6 2026

Tue Sep 1 2026

Permanent

4

Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

DEIS Plus

28

187

Yes

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.

*Applicants are asked to read this advertisement in full before applying*

Scoil Bhríde Seantalamh is a DEIS plus primary school located in Shantalla, Galway City catering for pupils from JI to 6th Class in both mainstream and special class settings.

Guided by its motto, "We Care" Scoil Bhríde is committed to providing a positive and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school benefits from the dedication of all its staff members, the support of parents/guardians, the school community, and a range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities that contribute to pupils' academic, social and personal development. As an important part of the Shantalla community, Scoil Bhríde continues to build on its strong traditions while looking forward to the future.

We have four SNA positions on offer:

2 x Permanent positions one full time (1.0) and 1 part time (0.75) as we are opening a new ASD Class in September 2026

1 x Fixed term position (secondment) (1.0)

1 x Temporary SNA Allocation for Ukrainian and IPAS enrolments (Term 1 Part time position (0.5)

The successful candidates may be employed to support pupils in one of our autism special classes or to support pupils in our mainstream classrooms.

Relevant qualifications as per DEY requirements.

Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening, completion of the online TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training and satisfactory references.

Please ensure a letter of application and Standard Application Form for SNA posts are both submitted. Please note in application letter if you wish to be considered for all types of positions advertised.

Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA supplementary panel, with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed PF1 form with their application.

These roles require flexibility and we are looking for Special Needs Assistants who can be responsive to the ever changing needs of the pupils in Scoil Bhríde and the school.

Teamwork and a willingness to undertake CPD are essential.

Experience of and/or training in working to support children with care needs including Autism, ADHD, sensory needs, emotional and behavioural needs and intimate care needs is desirable.

The successful candidate must be flexible, kind, have a strong work ethic, be able to contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect student and teacher confidentiality at all times, as well as uphold the Catholic Ethos of the school.

Application by email only.