Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Aoine MFómh 18 2026

Aoine DFómh 2 2026

Luan Samh 16 2026

Buan

1

Scoil Speisialta

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Caitliceach

17

103

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Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

St Killian’s is a Special School for pupils with a range of diagnoses including SLD/ASD/SSLD/DCD.

POSTS: 1 Permanent Post and 1 Fixed Term Full-Time

Currently there are three class streams in St Killians.
Multi-Stream Classes-Pupils with a diagnosis of SLD/SSLD/DCD and/or ASD.
Autism Class Stream-Primary Diagnosis of Autism and mild/moderate GLD.
Autism Class Stream-Post Primary Pupils

Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Guidelines.

FETAC Level 5 in SEN or similar is essential, other desirable qualifications include: CPI, First Aid, Lámh, AAC, diabetes awareness, emergency epilepsy medication training. Please include details of any courses in your application.

It would also be essential for candidates to have worked in a special school/special class setting and have experience of working with pupils an Autism Diagnosis, Communication Difficulties, PECs, Lamh, Behaviours of Concern and pupils who require intimate care (toilet training and changing nappies) and administration of medication.

A proven ability to support the class team in pupil progress reviews, contribution to IEP planning and Pupil Support Plans is essential.

A proven ability to work in high care needs environments and to support pupils through the development of behaviour support plans in conjunction with the Class Teacher is desirable.

A proven ability working as a team is essential, with a focus at all times on Safety, Welfare and Care of pupils. To understand the dimensions of escalated behaviours and to suggest and contribute ideas to managing these safely with the dignity of the child and their peers in mind.

A proven ability and willingness to develop pupil specific resources in consultation with the class teacher is essential, such as sensory integration resources, sensory play resources, shoe-box tasks and movement/art based interventions.

A willingness to support pupil development and experience of early water skills (Hot Tub) and swimming where appropriate would be desirable.

Experience in a Post Primary Special Class setting would be an advantage. Willingness to work in a Post Primary Setting is essential.

Essential skills also include patience and quietness to encourage pupils to develop self-regulation skills and to plan for independence. A knowledge of the negative impacts of intense verbal prompts, close proximity and direction is essential. Any courses or experience in these areas are an advantage

Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel should include a copy of the PF1 form with the application.

Interview date TBC The date will be after the mid-term.
Please include the post/s that you are applying for in your cover letter.