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Substitute - maternity

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Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

DEIS Rural

10

140

Yes

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.

Cappawhite NS invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of Special Needs Assistant - 0.75 of a full time post, maternity leave.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Experience of and/or training in working with children with A.S.D, EBD, Epilepsy and medical care needs is desirable.

Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.

Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements, Satisfactory References and Occupational Health Screening.

Applications will be accepted by post only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.

The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.