ADVERT ID 261113
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Aug 19 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Sep 3 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 14 2026
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
18
Current Enrolment:
176
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 Junior Infant Day (0.83) post.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 0051/2019.
The appointment will be subject to:
- Current Garda Vetting requirements
- Occupational Health Screening
- Children First Training
Candidates must display a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further professional training.The duties of the post will be subject to the needs of the school and may change accordingly.
Candidates must be available to complete Croke Park Hours throughout the school year. They must also be available for yard supervision and be able to work alongside our School Therapy Dog (Vernon).
Experience working in a primary school/special classes (ASD) with pupils with various care needs; such as feeding, toileting and medical needs, ASD and sensory issues are all desirable. Candidates must demonstrate practical experience with the management of behaviours of concern and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
Applications by email ONLY to interviews@carrigallenns.ie
Please put SNA APPLICATION in the subject bar of your email.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 0051/2019.
The appointment will be subject to:
- Current Garda Vetting requirements
- Occupational Health Screening
- Children First Training
Candidates must display a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further professional training.The duties of the post will be subject to the needs of the school and may change accordingly.
Candidates must be available to complete Croke Park Hours throughout the school year. They must also be available for yard supervision and be able to work alongside our School Therapy Dog (Vernon).
Experience working in a primary school/special classes (ASD) with pupils with various care needs; such as feeding, toileting and medical needs, ASD and sensory issues are all desirable. Candidates must demonstrate practical experience with the management of behaviours of concern and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
Applications by email ONLY to interviews@carrigallenns.ie
Please put SNA APPLICATION in the subject bar of your email.
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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
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Roll Number:
16474L
Apply To:
Chairperson of the BoM,
Scoil Mhuire Naofa
Longford Road,
Carrigallen,
Co. Leitrim,
H12 HK79.
Scoil Mhuire Naofa
Longford Road,
Carrigallen,
Co. Leitrim,
H12 HK79.
County:
Leitrim
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