ADVERT ID 262604
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Sep 23 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 7 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
152
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
Stewarts School caters for students between the ages of five and eighteen years with moderate and severe general learning disability and complex SEN, including autism. Candidates are required to have the Junior Certificate or equivalent as a minimum requirement. Leaving Certificate and an additional qualification in special educational needs, including autism or a related area is advantageous. Please submit relevant certification with the application.
Duties are as outlined by Department of Education Circulars and include supporting students presenting with sensory/regulation needs and behaviours of concern. The following training/competencies are desirable: MAPA certification, Manual Handling certification; Dysphagia, Lámh and knowledge of AAC
The school is also recruiting to fill a panel for ongoing substitute positions to cover for absent staff on a daily/weekly basis.
Applications by email only. Please put SNA POSITION in the SUBJECT line of the email.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Appointment will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references and Occupational Health Screening.
Duties are as outlined by Department of Education Circulars and include supporting students presenting with sensory/regulation needs and behaviours of concern. The following training/competencies are desirable: MAPA certification, Manual Handling certification; Dysphagia, Lámh and knowledge of AAC
The school is also recruiting to fill a panel for ongoing substitute positions to cover for absent staff on a daily/weekly basis.
Applications by email only. Please put SNA POSITION in the SUBJECT line of the email.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Appointment will be subject to, but not limited to: satisfactory references and Occupational Health Screening.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19032R
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Website:
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