ADVERT ID 262870
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Sep 30 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 14 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
20
Current Enrolment:
277
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:
Fixed Term full time position within our special classes.
We welcome applications from experienced SNAs who are excited to work with children with additional needs in our mainstream and our Special Class for children with autism. Children that each SNA is allocated to support are subject to change. Duties may change according to the care needs of pupils.
Applicants must have qualifications as per Department of Education & Skills Circular 0030/2014. Candidates must have experience working as an SNA with students with complex needs.
Particular experience with ASD is recommended. Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted via email.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, compliance with current Garda vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening, completion of the online Tusla Child Safeguarding training and Patron approval. The successful candidate must work well as part of a team, be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training. Applicants with PF1 entitlements should indicate this in their Letter of Application and include the PF1 Form in their
email attachments.
We welcome applications from experienced SNAs who are excited to work with children with additional needs in our mainstream and our Special Class for children with autism. Children that each SNA is allocated to support are subject to change. Duties may change according to the care needs of pupils.
Applicants must have qualifications as per Department of Education & Skills Circular 0030/2014. Candidates must have experience working as an SNA with students with complex needs.
Particular experience with ASD is recommended. Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted via email.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, compliance with current Garda vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening, completion of the online Tusla Child Safeguarding training and Patron approval. The successful candidate must work well as part of a team, be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training. Applicants with PF1 entitlements should indicate this in their Letter of Application and include the PF1 Form in their
email attachments.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18566D
Apply To:
Applications by email to: jobapplications@tgns.ie and should arrive no later than 3pm on the closing date.
County:
Cork
Website:
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