ADVERT ID 262001
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 8 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Sep 14 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 28 2026
Status of Post:
Substitute
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
808
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) – Substitute Position
32 Hours per Week
Coláiste Éinde invites applications for the position of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) – Substitute.
Coláiste Éinde is a co-educational post-primary special school catering for students aged 12–18 years. The school has 4 Special classes, 3 ASD classes and 1 deaf and hearing impaired. The school aims to provide a secure, caring and supportive environment through social, personal, academic, vocational and relevant life-skills programmes for all of our students.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated and supportive team, assisting students with their additional care needs and contributing positively to the inclusive catholic ethos of the school. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the normal range of duties associated with the role of an SNA, as set out in Department of Education and NCSE guidelines.
Applicants should:
Hold the appropriate qualifications for an SNA position, as outlined by the Department of Education.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Be committed to supporting the educational, care and wellbeing needs of students.
Work effectively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
Knowledge and experience of working with teenagers and sign language is desirable.
The position is for 32 hours per week on a substitute basis, subject to ongoing NCSE and Department of Education sanction and the requirements of the school.
The appointment will be subject to:
Satisfactory reference checks.
Current Garda Vetting requirements.
Compliance with Department of Education regulations.
The candidate achieving the required standard at interview.
A valid Statutory Declaration and completion of the Form of Undertaking upon offer of employment.
A panel will be formed following the interviews and may be used to fill future substitute or other SNA vacancies that arise during the panel period.
Coláiste Éinde is an equal opportunities employer.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae (Digital)
Names and contact details of referees, including name, role and contact number
Copies of relevant Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees
Applications should be submitted by email to:
applicationa@colaisteeinde.ie
Closing Date: 14th September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held the week beginning 21 September 2026
32 Hours per Week
Coláiste Éinde invites applications for the position of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) – Substitute.
Coláiste Éinde is a co-educational post-primary special school catering for students aged 12–18 years. The school has 4 Special classes, 3 ASD classes and 1 deaf and hearing impaired. The school aims to provide a secure, caring and supportive environment through social, personal, academic, vocational and relevant life-skills programmes for all of our students.
The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated and supportive team, assisting students with their additional care needs and contributing positively to the inclusive catholic ethos of the school. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the normal range of duties associated with the role of an SNA, as set out in Department of Education and NCSE guidelines.
Applicants should:
Hold the appropriate qualifications for an SNA position, as outlined by the Department of Education.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Be committed to supporting the educational, care and wellbeing needs of students.
Work effectively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
Knowledge and experience of working with teenagers and sign language is desirable.
The position is for 32 hours per week on a substitute basis, subject to ongoing NCSE and Department of Education sanction and the requirements of the school.
The appointment will be subject to:
Satisfactory reference checks.
Current Garda Vetting requirements.
Compliance with Department of Education regulations.
The candidate achieving the required standard at interview.
A valid Statutory Declaration and completion of the Form of Undertaking upon offer of employment.
A panel will be formed following the interviews and may be used to fill future substitute or other SNA vacancies that arise during the panel period.
Coláiste Éinde is an equal opportunities employer.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae (Digital)
Names and contact details of referees, including name, role and contact number
Copies of relevant Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees
Applications should be submitted by email to:
applicationa@colaisteeinde.ie
Closing Date: 14th September 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held the week beginning 21 September 2026
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- References (written)
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
62981P
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County:
Galway
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