ADVERT ID 259053
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jul 20 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 3 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
37
Current Enrolment:
361
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:
There is one permanent post, .9 permanent post and .5 fixed term post being advertised.
This posts are based initially in special class.
SNAs are required to work Croke Park hours outside of school time. Applications will be accepted up to 5pm on the closing date.
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training. Experience of working with children with physical needs is highly desirable. Experience and or training in working with children with autism and emotional behavioural difficulties is desirable.
Applicants should have qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Circular 0051/2021
All appointments are subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting procedure, Occupational Health Screening and completion of the online Túsla Child Safeguarding training.
Please clearly mark SNA APPLICATION in the email subject. Note that only email applications will be accepted.
Candidates submitting a PF1 form must do so at the time of application.
Copies of Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees will be requested on appointment. Canvassing will disqualify. Please check that your referees are relevant and contactable.
This posts are based initially in special class.
SNAs are required to work Croke Park hours outside of school time. Applications will be accepted up to 5pm on the closing date.
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training. Experience of working with children with physical needs is highly desirable. Experience and or training in working with children with autism and emotional behavioural difficulties is desirable.
Applicants should have qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Circular 0051/2021
All appointments are subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting procedure, Occupational Health Screening and completion of the online Túsla Child Safeguarding training.
Please clearly mark SNA APPLICATION in the email subject. Note that only email applications will be accepted.
Candidates submitting a PF1 form must do so at the time of application.
Copies of Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees will be requested on appointment. Canvassing will disqualify. Please check that your referees are relevant and contactable.
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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:
19947U
Apply To:
County:
Waterford
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