ADVERT ID 258773
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jul 13 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 27 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
13
Current Enrolment:
163
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:
This is a 0.83 allocation (Infant Day)
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, respect the school ethos and to work as part of a team.
SNAs can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal. Knowledge and experience of working with children with Autism is essential as we have two classes for children with autism. SNAs may be asked to work in the mainstream classes or Autism Classes.
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, or related area, is advantageous.
Experience in working with children with diabetes is desirable.
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 only send what is required. Applications will be accepted by email only to admin@murlgns.com .
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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, respect the school ethos and to work as part of a team.
SNAs can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal. Knowledge and experience of working with children with Autism is essential as we have two classes for children with autism. SNAs may be asked to work in the mainstream classes or Autism Classes.
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, or related area, is advantageous.
Experience in working with children with diabetes is desirable.
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 only send what is required. Applications will be accepted by email only to admin@murlgns.com .
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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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:
16054M
Apply To:
County:
Donegal
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