ADVERT ID 259594

Special Needs Assistant

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Scoil Náisiúnta Chaisleáin Uí Liatháin (Castlelyons National School)

Castlelyons
Fermoy
Castlelyons
P61 PH66
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jul 28 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Aug 11 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
This is a readvertisement
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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:
14
Current Enrolment:
192
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:
This is a Job-sharing post (50%) with a current permanent member of staff on a 3 days one week / 2 days the following week basis, for the duration of the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Castlelyons NS is a mixed school of Catholic Patronage with 8 mainstream classes and with 2 special classes, one for children with autism, the other for children with moderate learning needs.
Applicants with a strong work ethic, who are flexible and can manage a varied timetable and work to their own initiative where necessary, are invited to apply for the position. Experience in communication needs (e.g. LÁMH), feeding care and intimate toileting care is preferable. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training if required.
An atmosphere of team playing & collaboration among all members of staff is long-established in Castlelyons NS. Staff members are encouraged to share their skills and talents for the benefit of all our pupils and for the continued development of our school.
This position will involve working closely with other SNA colleagues and teachers in support of our pupils with additional needs. It will involve supporting one or more additional needs pupils during the course of each school day.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect confidentiality at all times and will be subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applications by email only to: sna26castlelyonsns@gmail.com by 3.00pm on Tuesday 11th August 2026 with "SNA Vacancy 2026" in the Subject line.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
01867W
Apply To:
The Chairperson, Castlelyons NS by 3.00pm on Tuesday 11th August 2026 by email only: sna26castlelyonsns@gmail.com
County:
Cork
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