ADVERT ID 260792
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Aug 14 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 7 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
16
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
480
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a permanent position subject to the successful completion of a probationary year in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Applications are invited from Special Needs Assistants to join our committed and hardworking SNA team at St Paul's. Our school has three Special Classes: 2 ASD and one Moderate GLD class. The successful candidate may be deployed in both the Special Class and mainstream settings.
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work positively and collaboratively to support students with AEN, along with strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage time and sensitive tasks effectively. A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities is highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience working in a Post-Primary setting will be an advantage
St Paul's Secondary School is a CEIST school. CEIST schools provide a holistic tradition in the Catholic tradition. Daily life at our school is driven by a desire to honour CEIST's core values and our St Paul's motto 'Be the best that you can be'.
Candidates should apply by email only before deadline of 9am on 28h August 2026..
The subject line of the email should state the subject position you are applying for and the Advert ID number.
Application documents must include:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
References
Interviews will take place on 2nd September 2026.
St Paul’s Secondary School is an equal opportunities employer.
A panel may be created for any suitable positions that may arise for or during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Any appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting and completion of a Statutory Declaration and Form of Undertaking.
Shortlisting may apply and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The appointment is subject to ratification by the Board of Management and sanction by the Department of Education.
Applications are invited from Special Needs Assistants to join our committed and hardworking SNA team at St Paul's. Our school has three Special Classes: 2 ASD and one Moderate GLD class. The successful candidate may be deployed in both the Special Class and mainstream settings.
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work positively and collaboratively to support students with AEN, along with strong organisational skills and the capacity to manage time and sensitive tasks effectively. A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities is highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience working in a Post-Primary setting will be an advantage
St Paul's Secondary School is a CEIST school. CEIST schools provide a holistic tradition in the Catholic tradition. Daily life at our school is driven by a desire to honour CEIST's core values and our St Paul's motto 'Be the best that you can be'.
Candidates should apply by email only before deadline of 9am on 28h August 2026..
The subject line of the email should state the subject position you are applying for and the Advert ID number.
Application documents must include:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
References
Interviews will take place on 2nd September 2026.
St Paul’s Secondary School is an equal opportunities employer.
A panel may be created for any suitable positions that may arise for or during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Any appointment will be subject to Garda Vetting and completion of a Statutory Declaration and Form of Undertaking.
Shortlisting may apply and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The appointment is subject to ratification by the Board of Management and sanction by the Department of Education.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- References (written)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
63101K
Apply To:
County:
Galway
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