ADVERT ID 259744
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jul 30 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 14 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
Number of hours per week:
16
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Voluntary Secondary School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
331
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a fixed purpose role arising from 2 approved Job Shares for the 2026-2027 academic year. Both positions will offer 16hrs.
Knowledge and experience working in a Post-Primary setting will be an advantage.
Applicants should demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role.
They must be capable of working with and supporting a wide range of special educational needs - emotional, behavioural, physical, medical and personal care needs.They must also demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be required.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Garda Vetting will apply and canvassing will disqualify.
Interviews will take place the week starting Aug 17th 2026.
Knowledge and experience working in a Post-Primary setting will be an advantage.
Applicants should demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role.
They must be capable of working with and supporting a wide range of special educational needs - emotional, behavioural, physical, medical and personal care needs.They must also demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be required.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Garda Vetting will apply and canvassing will disqualify.
Interviews will take place the week starting Aug 17th 2026.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
65140H
Apply To:
County:
Sligo
Website:
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