ADVERT ID 257865
Special Needs Assistant
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St Colmans NS
Cummer
Corofin
Tuam
H54KP40
Corofin
Tuam
H54KP40
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 29 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 17 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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:
18
Current Enrolment:
203
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 Colman’s National School is a Catholic Primary School committed to fostering a warm, inclusive and child-centred learning environment. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute positively to the ethos and daily life of the school community. Ideal applicants will be adaptable, flexible, and experienced in supporting children with a diverse range of special educational and care needs in both the special class and mainstream setting.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team are essential.
A QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant qualification is desirable, and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking further relevant professional development and training.
*It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
*Please mark the subject line: 'SNA Application'
*Please include a PF1 form with your application if applicable.
*This post is subject to NCSE allocation and review. The position is for .83 role for 2026/2027.
*Interviews are expected to take place the week of July 27th 2026.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a school team are essential.
A QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant qualification is desirable, and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking further relevant professional development and training.
*It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
*Please mark the subject line: 'SNA Application'
*Please include a PF1 form with your application if applicable.
*This post is subject to NCSE allocation and review. The position is for .83 role for 2026/2027.
*Interviews are expected to take place the week of July 27th 2026.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19276W
Apply To:
The Chairperson
stcolmansapplications@gmail.com
Interviews are expected to take place, the week of July 27th 2026.
stcolmansapplications@gmail.com
Interviews are expected to take place, the week of July 27th 2026.
County:
Galway
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