ADVERT ID 256696
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 14 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls with Infant Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
26
Current Enrolment:
226
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
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.
Available post: 0.83 SNA posts
Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, able to work on their own initiative and in a team capacity. All school staff are expected to engage in relevant CPD and respect the school ethos.
Experience of working in a DEIS Band 1 school is advantageous. Experience of working with children with Autism, Down Syndrome and other additional care needs is desirable .
SNAs can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, or related area, is advantageous.
Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or courses (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies, PECS, LÁMH, etc) would be of great benefit.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and completion of Children First online training.
Please mark envelope "SNA APPLICATION."
Available post: 0.83 SNA posts
Candidates should be energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, able to work on their own initiative and in a team capacity. All school staff are expected to engage in relevant CPD and respect the school ethos.
Experience of working in a DEIS Band 1 school is advantageous. Experience of working with children with Autism, Down Syndrome and other additional care needs is desirable .
SNAs can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, or related area, is advantageous.
Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or courses (e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies, PECS, LÁMH, etc) would be of great benefit.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and completion of Children First online training.
Please mark envelope "SNA APPLICATION."
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
12975N
Apply To:
Chairperson of Scoil Iosaf N.S,
Knockane Rd,
Newcastle West,
Co. Limerick.
V42 T180
Knockane Rd,
Newcastle West,
Co. Limerick.
V42 T180
County:
Limerick
Enquiries To:
Website:
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