ADVERT ID 257019
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 23 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 7 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 25 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
49
Current Enrolment:
613
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Holywell ETNS invites applications for the position of an infant day SNA (0.83 post). School hours are 08.20-13.20 daily.
Applicants with SNA Supplementary Panel rights should clearly identify this and must furnish a certified copy of a completed PF1 with their application.
Applicants must demonstrate:
1. An excellent understanding of the role of an SNA and how to address specific care needs of pupils.
2. An energetic, enthusiastic and flexible attitude with an ability to work well within a team and using their own initiative.
3. Experience of working with pupils with a variety of special educational needs particularly autism.
Additional qualifications or courses e.g. IT, First Aid, Manual handling, etc are advantageous.
All school staff are expected to engage in relevant CPD, and respect our Educate Together ethos, as well as completing relevant courses in Child Protection & Safeguarding.
Appointments are subject to vetting and occupational health screening .
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Canvassing with disqualify.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
Interviews will take place the week of July 27th.
Applicants with SNA Supplementary Panel rights should clearly identify this and must furnish a certified copy of a completed PF1 with their application.
Applicants must demonstrate:
1. An excellent understanding of the role of an SNA and how to address specific care needs of pupils.
2. An energetic, enthusiastic and flexible attitude with an ability to work well within a team and using their own initiative.
3. Experience of working with pupils with a variety of special educational needs particularly autism.
Additional qualifications or courses e.g. IT, First Aid, Manual handling, etc are advantageous.
All school staff are expected to engage in relevant CPD, and respect our Educate Together ethos, as well as completing relevant courses in Child Protection & Safeguarding.
Appointments are subject to vetting and occupational health screening .
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Canvassing with disqualify.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
Interviews will take place the week of July 27th.
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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:
20348F
Apply To:
Chairperson Board of Management
Holywell ETNS
Holywell
Swords
K67AP99
Holywell ETNS
Holywell
Swords
K67AP99
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
Website:
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