ADVERT ID 262938
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Oct 2 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Oct 21 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
3
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
An Cosán Community Special School provides for the needs of students with autism and complex needs with a professional recommendation for a special school, in addition to students with moderate general learning disability and complex needs, with a professional recommendation for a special school, from the beginning of Primary school up to eighteen years of age.
We are looking for Special Needs Assistants who are enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and responsive to the needs of the children coupled with a willingness to learn and an interest and passion in educating our children with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs.
An Cosán Community Special School Dublin 7 is a new vibrant school with expanding student numbers and opportunities for both personal and professional learning and growth. We welcome you to join our school community.
• The successful candidate(s) will need to be flexible, self-motivated and be able to display understanding and initiative in the area of special needs support.
• Applicants must have a minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 in special needs, or similar.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, display strong work ethic and demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• A panel may be formed from which permanent, fixed term and specific purpose roles may be filled during the 2026 / 2027 academic session.
• Please note that this competition will fill both full time positions and those of approximately 26.5 hours per week, details of which can be discussed further at interview stage.
Appointment will be subject to:
• Vetting requirements.
• Occupational Health Screening.
Applications will only be accepted via the following link: https://cdetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/ViewJob/CVW3L5DDV5W
We are looking for Special Needs Assistants who are enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and responsive to the needs of the children coupled with a willingness to learn and an interest and passion in educating our children with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs.
An Cosán Community Special School Dublin 7 is a new vibrant school with expanding student numbers and opportunities for both personal and professional learning and growth. We welcome you to join our school community.
• The successful candidate(s) will need to be flexible, self-motivated and be able to display understanding and initiative in the area of special needs support.
• Applicants must have a minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 in special needs, or similar.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, display strong work ethic and demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• A panel may be formed from which permanent, fixed term and specific purpose roles may be filled during the 2026 / 2027 academic session.
• Please note that this competition will fill both full time positions and those of approximately 26.5 hours per week, details of which can be discussed further at interview stage.
Appointment will be subject to:
• Vetting requirements.
• Occupational Health Screening.
Applications will only be accepted via the following link: https://cdetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/ViewJob/CVW3L5DDV5W
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
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Applications may be submitted by
- External Application Form
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Apply To:
These positions are based in An Cosán Community Special School (Dublin 7)
CV's will not be accepted.
Application only via: https://cdetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/ViewJob/CVW3L5DDV5W
CV's will not be accepted.
Application only via: https://cdetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/ViewJob/CVW3L5DDV5W
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 4
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