ADVERT ID 259356
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 7 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
13
Current Enrolment:
111
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:
These positions are part time hours arising from Job share working arrangements
and candidates must be flexible to cover all required working patterns.
Additional Information:
The following skills and experience are desirable:
Experience of working with children who require support with a range of learning, communication, sensory and care needs.
Physical education, music, drama and holistic well-being training
(mindfulness, meditation, Pilates etc.)
Experience in accommodating pupils with complex medical
needs, although not essential, would be beneficial.
The initial duties of the post may change according to the care needs of the pupils.
Please mark envelope clearly as ‘SNA Application’.
Appointment is subject to confirmation of qualifications, 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.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted
and candidates must be flexible to cover all required working patterns.
Additional Information:
The following skills and experience are desirable:
Experience of working with children who require support with a range of learning, communication, sensory and care needs.
Physical education, music, drama and holistic well-being training
(mindfulness, meditation, Pilates etc.)
Experience in accommodating pupils with complex medical
needs, although not essential, would be beneficial.
The initial duties of the post may change according to the care needs of the pupils.
Please mark envelope clearly as ‘SNA Application’.
Appointment is subject to confirmation of qualifications, 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.
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
- Post
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Roll Number:
18832V
Apply To:
St Joseph's National School
Dingle Road
Castlemaine
Co Kerry
V93 F864
Dingle Road
Castlemaine
Co Kerry
V93 F864
County:
Kerry
Further Information:
Application Form:
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