Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Aoine Iúil 31 2026

Aoine Lún 14 2026

Céad Lún 26 2026

Téarma Seasta

3

Scoil Speisialta

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

28

220

Níl

Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed Special Needs Assistants who demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting the educational, social and personal development of each of our students.

Experience working in a special education setting, preferably in a special school, is essential. The successful candidate will possess the skills, knowledge and experience required to work effectively with pupils who have complex educational, physical, behavioural and medical needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Flexibility and adaptability.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
A calm, patient and positive disposition.
Confidence and competence in supporting students who present with behaviours of concern.
Strong supervision skills.
Initiative and the ability to work independently when required.
Essential experience includes supporting students with:

Personal care, including toileting and personal hygiene.
FEDS (Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing).
Manual handling and hoisting.
Behaviours of concern.
Physiotherapy programmes.
Speech and Language Therapy programmes.
Occupational Therapy programmes.

Experience in the use of iPads, assistive technology, computer programmes, switches, interactive whiteboards and Lámh sign language is desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate proven experience in supporting physically strong students who present with behaviours of concern.

Shortlisting may apply.

Please clearly mark your application "SNA APPLICATION".

A panel of suitable applicants will be established to fill current and future vacancies that may arise during the 2026/2027 school year, including:

Three fixed-term full-time positions (Job Share) for the 2026/2027 school year.
One fixed-term full-time maternity leave cover position for part of the 2026/2027 school year.
Any additional fixed-term or substitute vacancies that may arise during the lifetime of the panel.