ADVERT ID 261153
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 20 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Sep 3 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Sep 4 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Our Lady of Hope School is a Special School catering for pupils from 4 -18 years with a diagnosis of Autism and complex needs.
Relevant experience working with pupils with complex needs, autism, communication difficulties, diabetes, epilepsy, emotional and behaviour difficulties, physical disabilities in addition to working with a variety of primary care needs is essential.
Experience working a special school is beneficial.
First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention qualifications are desirable.
Experience in the use of PECS, LÁMH, visual supports/timetables and positive behaviour interventions is advantageous.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development.
Applications must be submitted by email only no later than 3pm on the 3rd September 2026.
This is a job share position & parental leave cover which will be full time until January and part time then until the end of the year.
Please put ‘SNA Application 2026’ in the subject bar of the email.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
Relevant experience working with pupils with complex needs, autism, communication difficulties, diabetes, epilepsy, emotional and behaviour difficulties, physical disabilities in addition to working with a variety of primary care needs is essential.
Experience working a special school is beneficial.
First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention qualifications are desirable.
Experience in the use of PECS, LÁMH, visual supports/timetables and positive behaviour interventions is advantageous.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development.
Applications must be submitted by email only no later than 3pm on the 3rd September 2026.
This is a job share position & parental leave cover which will be full time until January and part time then until the end of the year.
Please put ‘SNA Application 2026’ in the subject bar of the email.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20555K
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 12
Website:
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