ADVERT ID 258873
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jul 15 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
24
Current Enrolment:
327
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This position is for 1 full day post and one junior day post.
Candidates may be required to work in our autism classes or in mainstream classes, depending on the needs of the pupils and the school.
The successful candidates should:
be kind, patient and respectful in their interactions with children;
be willing to uphold the ethos of the school;
respect the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of all pupils;
work well as part of a team;
be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of pupils and the school;
demonstrate a strong work ethic and a positive, solution-focused attitude;
be willing to engage in relevant CPD linked to the needs of the children and the school;
be willing to participate in and support school activities as required.
Experience and/or training in supporting children with autism, emotional and behavioural needs, communication needs, sensory needs, and/or care needs is desirable.
Candidates may be required to work in our autism classes or in mainstream classes, depending on the needs of the pupils and the school.
The successful candidates should:
be kind, patient and respectful in their interactions with children;
be willing to uphold the ethos of the school;
respect the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of all pupils;
work well as part of a team;
be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of pupils and the school;
demonstrate a strong work ethic and a positive, solution-focused attitude;
be willing to engage in relevant CPD linked to the needs of the children and the school;
be willing to participate in and support school activities as required.
Experience and/or training in supporting children with autism, emotional and behavioural needs, communication needs, sensory needs, and/or care needs is desirable.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18977B
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Website:
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