ADVERT ID 257213
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 8 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
130
Droichead school:
No
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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. Joseph’s National School, Miltown Malbay invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of part-time Special Needs Assistant (16 hours/0.5 post)
• We are looking for someone who will be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
• We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, will contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
• Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
• Experience of and/or, training in working with children with A.S.D, O.T, EBD, diabetes and medical care needs is desirable.
• Experience of the TEACCH and ABC approaches to intervention would be advantageous.
• The successful candidate will be asked to work a pattern of hours that best meets the needs of pupils in need of assistance.
• The successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of courses attended and relevant qualifications.
Please Note: The above can be amended to suit the requirements of the post/needs of the school Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above. Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening. 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. Email letter of application along with list of referees and standard application form for SNA posts to applications@stjosephsmm.ie by 5pm on Wednesday 8th July
Please clearly mark you application “SNA Application” in the subject line. Canvassing will disqualify without exception. The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review. Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
• We are looking for someone who will be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
• We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, will contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
• Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
• Experience of and/or, training in working with children with A.S.D, O.T, EBD, diabetes and medical care needs is desirable.
• Experience of the TEACCH and ABC approaches to intervention would be advantageous.
• The successful candidate will be asked to work a pattern of hours that best meets the needs of pupils in need of assistance.
• The successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of courses attended and relevant qualifications.
Please Note: The above can be amended to suit the requirements of the post/needs of the school Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above. Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening. 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. Email letter of application along with list of referees and standard application form for SNA posts to applications@stjosephsmm.ie by 5pm on Wednesday 8th July
Please clearly mark you application “SNA Application” in the subject line. Canvassing will disqualify without exception. The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review. Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18720K
Apply To:
applications@stjosephsmm.ie
County:
Clare
Enquiries To:
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