ADVERT ID 261900
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Sep 7 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Sep 21 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Oct 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
130
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Scoil Bernadette is a co-educational post-primary special school, which caters for the needs of students aged 12 – 18 years with mild general learning disabilities. The aim of the school staff is to provide a secure, caring and supportive environment, through the provision of post-primary social, personal, academic, vocational and relevant life skill programmes.
Many students present with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD,
Emotional/Behavioural, medical and physical etc. Successful candidates would be expected to perform the normal range of duties for a SNA as set out in DES and NCSE guidelines. Knowledge and experience of working with teenagers in a special school/class is desirable.
We are seeking to employ 1 SNA on a permanent basis subject to ongoing NCSE and Department of Education and Youth sanction.
The appointments are subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and the candidates achieving a minimum standard at interview.
Please note that candidates who are interviewed may be placed on a panel for up to four months from which future vacancies may be filled as they arise.
Please email CV and cover letter:
Email: chairperson@scoilbernadette.com
Closing date for applications is 5 pm 21st September 2026.
Many students present with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD,
Emotional/Behavioural, medical and physical etc. Successful candidates would be expected to perform the normal range of duties for a SNA as set out in DES and NCSE guidelines. Knowledge and experience of working with teenagers in a special school/class is desirable.
We are seeking to employ 1 SNA on a permanent basis subject to ongoing NCSE and Department of Education and Youth sanction.
The appointments are subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and the candidates achieving a minimum standard at interview.
Please note that candidates who are interviewed may be placed on a panel for up to four months from which future vacancies may be filled as they arise.
Please email CV and cover letter:
Email: chairperson@scoilbernadette.com
Closing date for applications is 5 pm 21st September 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
Telephone enquiries welcome
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Roll Number:
18458A
Apply To:
By email to chairperson@scoilbernadette.com
County:
Cork
Website:
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